Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2018

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,370

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320   
Difference: $4,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,059

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320   
Difference: $4,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350 / E320540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,050 $62,000
Base Invoice $46,547 $58,340
Rear Seat Package 300  
Premium Package 2,950  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Lighting Package 990  
3.2L I6 Diesel 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Power trunk closer 510  
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 500  
Premium Tier   2,300
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Rear Seat Package 279  
Premium Package 2,744  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Lighting Package 921  
3.2L I6 Diesel 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 505
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Power trunk closer 474  
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 465  
Premium Tier   2,115
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Options (change) 11,545 3,425
Options (change) 10,737 3,150
Destination 775 995
Total Price $62,370 $66,420
Total Invoice $58,059 $62,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 540d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $178
Model Year20062018
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350 / E320540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I6 D261hp I6 D
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$62,370$66,420
Adjustments for Features0-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,370$61,905
Total Invoice$58,059$62,485
Adjustments for Features0-4,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,059$58,237

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350 / E320540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,248

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in117.1 in
Length189.7 in194.6 in
Width71.7 in73.5 in
Height57.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.4,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested192571%
Total Not Requested80029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

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