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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW 1-Series Price Comparison:
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW 1-Series Price Comparison:

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For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the S-Class vs. 1-Series Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the S-Class and 1-Series will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the BMW 1-Series 135i's price is $42,955 lower than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the S-Class vs. 1-Series 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 1-Series 135i, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 includes additional features worth $8065. 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 $8065 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550's additional features, the BMW 1-Series 135i is $42,955 less than the BMW 1-Series 135i.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 42,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 40,372
Model Year20102012
ModelS-Class1-Series
TrimS550135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers600, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18205/50-17
Total Price100,04549,025
Adjustments for Features-8,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price91,98049,025
Total Invoice93,17345,290
Adjustments for Features-7,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice85,66245,290

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Invoice Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

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 1-Series 135i
Difference: 51,020
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
Difference: 47,883
Model Year20102012
ModelS-Class1-Series
TrimS550135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price91,60039,300
Base Invoice85,18836,335
Premium 2 Package3,570 
AWD3,000 
M Sport Package 1,300
BMW Assist 650
Premium Package 1,750
Navigation system 2,150
7-speed automated manual 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
Heated front seats 500
Auto-dimming headlights 250
Obstacle detection, rear 380
Proximity key 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350
Premium 2 Package 0
AWD 0
M Sport Package 1,185
BMW Assist 590
Premium Package 1,595
Navigation system 1,955
7-speed automated manual 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Heated front seats 455
Auto-dimming headlights 230
Obstacle detection, rear 345
Proximity key 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320
Total options6,5708,830
Total options6,1108,060
Destination875895
Gas Tax1,0000
Total Price100,04549,025
Total Invoice93,17345,290

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102012
ModelS-Class1-Series
TrimS550135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power decklid$350 
Power door closers$200 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake-initiated collision preparation system$100 
Compact spare tire$75 
Driver drowsiness monitor$250 
Front seat active head restraints $50
Obstacle detection, front$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$100 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring / active trace control$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive, large $100
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Laminated side glass$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Powertrain 
Launch control $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered door panels, leather$250 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive shocks - electrical$750 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1250 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,215$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5110

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102012
ModelS-Class1-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in104.7 in
Length206.5 in172.2 in
Width73.7 in68.8 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front200No
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested145066%

Option Package Details
135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Unique exterior trim0No
Unique interior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass25Yes
Total Requested145095%
Total Not Requested755%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
Media hard drive100No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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

Price of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Very expensive
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Expensive
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The S Class is somewhat overpriced.
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 It is expensive but for me it was worth it-I will have the car a long time.
2001 4dr Sedan, ext. 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 very expensive

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW 1-Series

Price of the BMW 1-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I pay $180 less a month on this lease than my previous MINI Cooper.
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 The price is good forwhat you get.
Price of the BMW 1-Series: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 The standard features are lacking. Many cars costing half as much have more features than the 1-series. You can get better equipped cars for the same money with Infiniti (G37S) and Audi (TT-S, S4).
2008 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Pricey, especially for convertible compared to coupe. Cost of auto-transmission silly compared to manuals -- and other autos. Early examples not offered with much discount from MSRP.
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 When you add enough options you are approaching 3 series territory but still worth it
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Not cheap compared to Accord, Altima, etc.

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