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Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $72,800 BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||
| Difference: $38,510 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $68,245 BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||
| Difference: $35,340 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $92,900 | $139,500 | $51,200 | $56,450 |
| Base Invoice | $86,397 | $129,735 | $48,295 | $53,180 |
| Power rear seats | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,500 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | |||
| Night vision | 2,260 | 2,260 | 2,300 | 2,300 |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 800 | 800 | 1,080 | 1,080 |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 950 | 950 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Around view cameras | 900 | 900 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 1,950 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | ||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | ||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,050 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 800 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |||
| Power door closers | 600 | 600 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | ||
| Power rear seats | 1,409 | 1,409 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,185 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | |||
| Night vision | 2,102 | 2,102 | 2,115 | 2,115 |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 744 | 744 | 995 | 995 |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 884 | 884 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,465 | 2,465 | 2,025 | 2,025 |
| Around view cameras | 837 | 837 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | ||
| Driver Assistance Plus II | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,655 | 1,655 | ||
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,115 | 1,795 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | ||
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | ||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 920 | 920 | ||
| Lighting Package | 965 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 735 | 735 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 920 | |||
| Power door closers | 550 | 550 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | 460 | 460 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 645 | ||
| Options (change) | 17,485 | 12,495 | 20,605 | 18,205 |
| Options (change) | 16,263 | 11,622 | 18,955 | 16,750 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $111,310 | $152,920 | $72,800 | $75,650 |
| Total Invoice | $103,585 | $142,282 | $68,245 | $70,925 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,645 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,608 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $111,310 | $152,920 | $72,800 | $75,650 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,365 | -4,515 | -500 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $108,945 | $148,405 | $72,300 | $75,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $39,460 | $0 | $3,350 |
| Total Invoice | $103,585 | $142,282 | $68,245 | $70,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,201 | -4,201 | -469 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $101,384 | $138,081 | $67,776 | $70,925 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,697 | $0 | $3,149 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | $100 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Side collision intervention | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,790 | $11,940 | $7,925 | $7,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,365 | $4,515 | $500 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,201 | -4,201 | -469 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,730 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 78% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 31% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 78% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 4% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Animal detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Side collision prevention | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 26% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Animal detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Side collision prevention | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 21% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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