Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 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: $64,765

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320   
Difference: $2,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,292

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320   
Difference: $3,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350 / E320540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,200 $62,000
Base Invoice $49,476 $58,340
Premium I Package 2,700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570  
Rear Seat Package 420  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Premium II Package 1,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Wood trim, alternative type 310 1,080
Power trunk closer 540  
Sunshades, second row 360  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Premium Tier   2,300
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Temporary spare tire   150
Premium I Package 2,511  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460  
Rear Seat Package 391  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Premium II Package 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 505
Wood trim, alternative type 288 995
Power trunk closer 502  
Sunshades, second row 335  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Premium Tier   2,115
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 10,690 4,655
Options (change) 9,941 4,285
Destination 875 995
Total Price $64,765 $67,650
Total Invoice $60,292 $63,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119
Model Year20092018
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350 / E320540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6 D261hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$64,765$67,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,765$63,985
Total Invoice$60,292$63,620
Adjustments for Features0-3,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,292$60,173

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

Model Year20092018
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350 / E320540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$3,650$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,447

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

Model Year20092018
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in117.1 in
Length191.0 in194.6 in
Width71.7 in73.5 in
Height58.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,872 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

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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