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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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.
BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,920 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $21,605 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,775 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $20,435 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,600 | $34,900 | $50,490 | $59,790 | $88,900 |
| Base Invoice | $26,490 | $32,290 | $46,956 | $55,605 | $82,677 |
| Premium Package | 3,700 | 3,400 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | 600 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,300 | 1,100 | 0 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | 100 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 | 720 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | |||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | |||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | |||
| Rear Seat Package | 440 | 440 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | 2,450 | 2,450 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,000 | 4,450 | 2,550 | ||
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | 660 | 660 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,365 | 3,095 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | 545 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,185 | 1,000 | 0 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | 90 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 669 | 669 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | |||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | |||
| Rear Seat Package | 409 | 409 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | 2,279 | 2,279 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,720 | 4,139 | 2,372 | ||
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | 614 | 614 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,495 | 10,045 | 11,160 | 9,990 | 5,970 |
| Options (change) | 10,460 | 9,135 | 10,379 | 9,291 | 5,553 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $40,920 | $45,770 | $62,525 | $70,655 | $95,745 |
| Total Invoice | $37,775 | $42,250 | $58,210 | $65,771 | $89,105 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,190 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,325 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $40,920 | $45,770 | $62,525 | $70,655 | $95,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -4,415 | -6,415 | -5,990 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,920 | $45,570 | $58,110 | $64,240 | $89,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,650 | $0 | $6,130 | $31,645 |
| Total Invoice | $37,775 | $42,250 | $58,210 | $65,771 | $89,105 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -185 | -4,110 | -5,972 | -5,575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,775 | $42,065 | $54,100 | $59,799 | $83,530 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,290 | $0 | $5,699 | $29,430 |
Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,175 | $2,375 | $6,590 | $8,590 | $8,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $4,415 | $6,415 | $5,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -185 | -4,110 | -5,972 | -5,575 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | 1-Series | E-Class |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 113.1 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 191.7 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,253 lb. | 3,826 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3255 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 11% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 52% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2955 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1040 | 45% |
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1340 | 51% |
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 200 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 53% |
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