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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:

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For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW Z4 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the E-Class vs. Z4 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the E-Class and Z4 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the BMW Z4 sDrive35i's price is $4,795 lower than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the E-Class vs. Z4 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the BMW Z4 sDrive35i, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500 includes additional features worth $270. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $270 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500's additional features, the BMW Z4 sDrive35i is $4,795 less than the BMW Z4 sDrive35i.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 5,106
Model Year20062009
ModelE-ClassZ4
TrimE500sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine302hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17x-
Total Price64,46059,395
Adjustments for Features-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price64,19059,395
Total Invoice60,00254,645
Adjustments for Features-2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice59,75154,645

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Invoice Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW Z4

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW Z4

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.

Lowest Total Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Difference: 5,065
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Difference: 5,357
Model Year20062009
ModelE-ClassZ4
TrimE500sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price58,40051,650
Base Invoice54,31247,520
Lighting Package990 
Obstacle detection, rear1,100750
Heated front seats690500
Proximity key1,080500
Bluetooth cell phone link925 
Satellite radio500 
Premium Package 2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595
7-speed automated manual 1,525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
Lighting Package 0
Obstacle detection, rear 685
Heated front seats 455
Proximity key 455
Bluetooth cell phone link 0
Satellite radio 0
Premium Package 2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540
7-speed automated manual 1,390
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Total options5,2856,920
Total options4,9156,300
Destination775825
Total Price64,46059,395
Total Invoice60,00254,645

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062009
ModelE-ClassZ4
TrimE500sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Knee airbag, driver $100
Knee airbag, passenger $100
Rear side airbags$300 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$100 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Power retractable hardtop $2750
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Powertrain 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive shocks - electrical$750 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1250 
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2510

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062009
ModelE-ClassZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.4 in98.3 in
Length189.7 in166.9 in
Width71.7 in70.5 in
Height57.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
E500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights25No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%

Option Package Details
sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar, 4-way, driver150No
Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
OnStar350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Memory system, driver200Yes
Power height, passenger50Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Total Requested167576%
Total Not Requested52524%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Price of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Able to get 2500 under invoice which I can never get for for BMW.
Price of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 sticker $56k plus options
2008 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 More than most peoples house note, but, you get what you pay for and it is a Mercedes.
2007 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 It is a $100,000 car. It is expensive, and it is expensive to maintain. This is easily a $150,000 investment over 3 years.
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Much higher price than competators.
2005 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 In light of the prices for all cars today, you get what you pay for and the Mercedes offers only the best. They are competitive. Only problem is high cost of repairs/maintenance. Labor costs.
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Mercedes is one of the highest priced cars around. I think you pay some for the name, but some for safety and reliability
2004 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Paid very little for it (high mileage) but cheap to keep it is not.
2004 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 They are expensive, but you get what you pay for.
2003 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 High initial purchase price, about 10-20% above similar Lexis/Infinit models

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW Z4

Price of the BMW Z4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Due to poor sales the local dealers were offering cars a dealer invoice
2003 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Its a great value used, not so much new.
Price of the BMW Z4: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 a bit expensive

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