BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2013 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-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.

BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,850

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,728

BMW Z4 sDrive28i   
Difference: $8,403

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelZ4Z4Z4R-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $47,350 $55,150 $64,200 $52,690
Base Invoice $43,740 $50,920 $59,245 $49,002
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 850 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Cargo tray 110 110 110 85
Roof rack crossbars 245 245 245  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Premium 2 Package       4,400
Xenon HID headlights       985
Heated steering wheel       225
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Heated front seats       750
Roof rack       250
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 775 775 775  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 670
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Cargo tray 97 97 97 79
Roof rack crossbars 216 216 216  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Premium 2 Package       4,092
Xenon HID headlights       916
Heated steering wheel       209
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Heated front seats       698
Roof rack       232
Options (change) 5,605 5,605 5,605 8,875
Options (change) 5,093 5,093 5,093 8,254
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $53,850 $61,650 $70,700 $62,440
Total Invoice $49,728 $56,908 $65,233 $58,131

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW Z4 dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz R-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,468
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelZ4Z4Z4R-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$53,850$61,650$70,700$62,440
Adjustments for Features-70-1,320-3,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,780$60,330$67,380$62,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,550$13,600$0
Total Invoice$49,728$56,908$65,233$58,131
Adjustments for Features-65-1,218-3,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,663$55,690$62,170$58,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,027$12,507$0

Return to top

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

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelZ4Z4Z4R-Class
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isR350
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
No leather in second row $-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,800$11,050$13,050$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$1,320$3,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-65-1,218-3,0630

Return to top

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

Model Year20132012
ModelZ4R-Class
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in126.6 in
Length166.9 in203.1 in
Width70.5 in77.1 in
Height50.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.942.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.985.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested107548%
Total Not Requested117552%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.