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

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

Lowest Total Price: $89,575

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $47,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,025

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $46,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $133,550 $81,200
Base Invoice $124,202 $74,070
M Multi-Function Sport Seats   1,900
Xenon HID headlights   800
Rear side airbags   385
Satellite radio   595
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
M Multi-Function Sport Seats   1,730
Xenon HID headlights   730
Rear side airbags   350
Satellite radio   540
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 0 4,680
Options (change) 0 4,260
Destination 875 695
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000
Total Price $137,425 $89,575
Total Invoice $128,077 $82,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,607
Model Year20102006
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$137,425$89,575
Adjustments for Features-6,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,510$89,575
Total Invoice$128,077$82,025
Adjustments for Features-6,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,632$82,025

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

Model Year20102006
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,215$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4450

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20102006
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.7 in
Length206.5 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Multi-Function Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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