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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $56,167 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | |||||||
| Difference: $51,808 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,577 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | |||||||
| Difference: $47,901 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | G-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | G550 | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $107,100 | $52,400 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 |
| Base Invoice | $99,603 | $49,410 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,200 | ||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,450 | 2,450 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,105 | ||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,255 | 2,255 | 920 | 920 | 920 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 7,590 | 7,440 | 6,140 | 6,140 | 2,850 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 6,980 | 6,840 | 5,645 | 5,645 | 2,620 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $107,975 | $60,985 | $56,167 | $64,835 | $69,135 | $77,245 | $104,595 |
| Total Invoice | $100,478 | $57,385 | $52,577 | $60,980 | $64,980 | $72,555 | $98,095 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,203 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,407 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | G-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | G550 | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD w/4L | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/60-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 |
| Total Price | $107,975 | $60,985 | $56,167 | $64,835 | $69,135 | $77,245 | $104,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,605 | -225 | 0 | -225 | -2,175 | -3,925 | -5,275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $106,370 | $60,760 | $56,167 | $64,610 | $66,960 | $73,320 | $99,320 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,593 | $0 | $8,443 | $10,793 | $17,153 | $43,153 |
| Total Invoice | $100,478 | $57,385 | $52,577 | $60,980 | $64,980 | $72,555 | $98,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,494 | -212 | 0 | -212 | -2,044 | -3,687 | -4,947 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $98,984 | $57,173 | $52,577 | $60,768 | $62,936 | $68,868 | $93,148 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,596 | $0 | $8,191 | $10,359 | $16,291 | $40,571 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | G-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | G550 | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| AWD w/low range | $2200 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Electrically heated windshield | $250 | ||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | ||||||
| Lockable front differential | $150 | ||||||
| Lockable rear differential | $150 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Chrome brush guard | $750 | ||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||||
| External spare tire shell | $100 | ||||||
| Externally-mounted spare | $0 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Running boards | $350 | ||||||
| Skid plates | $150 | ||||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||||||
| Tow hook(s), rear | $25 | ||||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,705 | $7,325 | $7,100 | $7,325 | $9,275 | $11,025 | $12,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,605 | $225 | $0 | $225 | $2,175 | $3,925 | $5,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,494 | -212 | 0 | -212 | -2,044 | -3,687 | -4,947 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | G-Class | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 76.0 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,511 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 42.2 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 52.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.9 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.2 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.5 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 73% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 73% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 73% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 73% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
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