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Mercedes-Benz M-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 M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,785 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||
| Difference: $4,265 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $50,078 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||
| Difference: $3,497 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $39,750 | $48,500 | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 |
| Base Invoice | $36,968 | $45,105 | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 |
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| Premium Package | 6,150 | 3,750 | 1,800 | 1,800 | |
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | |||
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 550 | 550 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 750 | 750 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Heated front seats | 690 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||
| Premium Package | 5,720 | 3,488 | 1,640 | 1,640 | |
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | |||
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 698 | 685 | 685 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 500 | 500 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 698 | 698 | 455 | 455 | 455 |
| Heated front seats | 642 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 13,260 | 11,150 | 12,125 | 11,225 | 6,225 |
| Options (change) | 12,335 | 10,372 | 11,055 | 10,235 | 5,680 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $53,785 | $60,425 | $58,050 | $62,200 | $67,300 |
| Total Invoice | $50,078 | $56,252 | $53,575 | $57,400 | $62,140 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,575 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,717 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $53,785 | $60,425 | $58,050 | $62,200 | $67,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,310 | -1,585 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,475 | $58,840 | $58,050 | $62,200 | $67,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,365 | $0 | $4,150 | $9,250 |
| Total Invoice | $50,078 | $56,252 | $53,575 | $57,400 | $62,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,220 | -1,476 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,858 | $54,776 | $53,575 | $57,400 | $62,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,918 | $0 | $3,825 | $8,565 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,165 | $5,440 | $3,855 | $3,855 | $3,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,310 | $1,585 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,220 | -1,476 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,624 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 16% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 32% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 16% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 29% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 45% |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 45% |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 27% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 57% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 45% |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 57% |
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