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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X5 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 X5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,785 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||||
| Difference: $7,460 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $50,078 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||||
| Difference: $6,472 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $39,750 | $48,500 | $55,200 | $57,700 | $56,700 | $64,200 | $87,250 |
| Base Invoice | $36,968 | $45,105 | $50,965 | $53,265 | $52,345 | $59,245 | $80,450 |
| Premium Package | 6,150 | 3,750 | 3,500 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | |||||
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 690 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | |||||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 3,500 | 3,500 | |||||
| Multicontour seats | 1,300 | 900 | 1,300 | 1,300 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 5,720 | 3,488 | 3,185 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | |||||
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 698 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 698 | 698 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 642 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | |||||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | 910 | 910 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 3,185 | 3,185 | |||||
| Multicontour seats | 1,185 | 820 | 1,185 | 1,185 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 13,260 | 11,150 | 5,150 | 4,750 | 5,150 | 2,650 | 1,350 |
| Options (change) | 12,335 | 10,372 | 4,690 | 4,325 | 4,690 | 2,415 | 1,230 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $53,785 | $60,425 | $61,245 | $63,345 | $62,745 | $67,745 | $89,495 |
| Total Invoice | $50,078 | $56,252 | $56,550 | $58,485 | $57,930 | $62,555 | $82,575 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,120 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,311 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 400hp V8 | 555hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 | T6 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 275/40-20 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 275/40-20 |
| Total Price | $53,785 | $60,425 | $61,245 | $63,345 | $62,745 | $67,745 | $89,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -275 | -2,340 | -2,340 | -2,140 | -1,340 | -2,155 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,785 | $60,150 | $58,905 | $61,005 | $60,605 | $66,405 | $87,340 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,365 | $0 | $2,100 | $1,700 | $7,500 | $28,435 |
| Total Invoice | $50,078 | $56,252 | $56,550 | $58,485 | $57,930 | $62,555 | $82,575 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -256 | -2,161 | -2,160 | -1,976 | -1,237 | -1,988 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,078 | $55,996 | $54,389 | $56,325 | $55,954 | $61,318 | $80,587 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,918 | $0 | $1,936 | $1,565 | $6,929 | $26,198 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,590 | $5,865 | $7,930 | $7,930 | $7,730 | $6,930 | $7,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $275 | $2,340 | $2,340 | $2,140 | $1,340 | $2,155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -256 | -2,161 | -2,160 | -1,976 | -1,237 | -1,988 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | M-Class | X5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 115.5 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 191.2 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 69.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,624 lb. | 4,961 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 60.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 36.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 21.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| 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 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3575 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 4% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 925 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 90 | 9% |
| 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
| 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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 925 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 90 | 9% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 7% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 890 | 46% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, 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 | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 890 | 46% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 890 | 46% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, 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 | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, 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 | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
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