Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2017

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,820

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $1,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,640

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelE-Class (2-door)5-Series
TrimE550540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,590 $56,450
Base Invoice $52,629 $53,180
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Appearance Package 1,270  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400
Premium Package   1,950
Luxury Seating Package   1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000
Heated front seats   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Temporary spare tire   150
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Appearance Package 1,181  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 645
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290
Premium Package   1,795
Luxury Seating Package   1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery   920
Heated front seats   455
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 13,020 11,375
Options (change) 12,109 10,465
Destination 875 995
Total Price $70,485 $68,820
Total Invoice $65,613 $64,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,260
Model Year20122017
ModelE-Class (2-door)5-Series
TrimE550540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$70,485$68,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,485$65,320
Total Invoice$65,613$64,640
Adjustments for Features0-3,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,613$61,353

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelE-Class (2-door)5-Series
TrimE550540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side collision intervention $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,025$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,287

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelE-Class (2-door)5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.1 in
Length185.0 in194.6 in
Width70.3 in73.5 in
Height55.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,773 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested150071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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