| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-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 i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,595 BMW i3 | ||||||
| Difference: $53,102 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550 BMW i3 | ||||||
| Difference: $49,021 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | i3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $44,450 | $94,400 | $94,400 | $141,450 | $160,500 | $222,000 |
| Base Invoice | $42,020 | $87,792 | $87,792 | $131,549 | $149,265 | $206,460 |
| Tera World | 2,600 | |||||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,350 | |||||
| Park Assistant Package | 1,000 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,000 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,450 | 4,450 | 4,450 | |||
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 950 | 950 | 950 | |||
| Power rear seats | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1,515 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 500 | |||||
| Tera World | 2,390 | |||||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,160 | |||||
| Park Assistant Package | 920 | |||||
| Sunroof | 920 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,139 | 4,139 | 4,139 | |||
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 884 | 884 | 884 | |||
| Power rear seats | 1,409 | 1,409 | 1,409 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 465 | |||||
| Options (change) | 7,650 | 6,915 | 7,415 | 6,915 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 7,035 | 6,432 | 6,897 | 6,432 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $45,595 | $102,240 | $98,697 | $149,290 | $163,125 | $225,025 |
| Total Invoice | $42,550 | $95,149 | $91,571 | $138,906 | $151,890 | $209,485 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,932 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,369 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | i3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 168hp E | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | A1 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $45,595 | $102,240 | $98,697 | $149,290 | $163,125 | $225,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,645 | -7,170 | -11,470 | -22,270 | -23,070 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,595 | $95,595 | $91,527 | $137,820 | $140,855 | $201,955 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,068 | $0 | $46,293 | $49,328 | $110,428 |
| Total Invoice | $42,550 | $95,149 | $91,571 | $138,906 | $151,890 | $209,485 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,184 | -6,652 | -10,672 | -20,736 | -21,477 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,550 | $88,965 | $84,919 | $128,234 | $131,154 | $188,008 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,046 | $0 | $43,315 | $46,235 | $103,089 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | i3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S550 | S550 Plug-in Hybrid | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 33 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | |||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | |||||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,675 | $14,320 | $14,845 | $19,145 | $29,945 | $30,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,645 | $7,170 | $11,470 | $22,270 | $23,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,184 | -6,652 | -10,672 | -20,736 | -21,477 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 |
| Model | i3 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,962 lb. | 4,774 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 43.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 15% |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1640 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
| Park Assistant Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | -900 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | -900 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | -900 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 1400% |
| Total Not Requested | -650 | -1300% |
| Power rear seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
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