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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW Z4 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.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,245 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| Difference: $9,700 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,860 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| Difference: $9,055 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $37,220 | $42,370 | $61,430 | $49,700 | $57,500 | $66,350 |
| Base Invoice | $34,615 | $39,404 | $57,130 | $46,405 | $53,580 | $61,720 |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | |||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |||
| Wood trim | 325 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |||||
| Technology Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,000 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,250 | |||||
| CD changer, remote | 600 | 600 | 600 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| M Sport Package | 2,500 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 685 | 685 | 685 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | |||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |||
| Wood trim | 302 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |||||
| Technology Package | 2,050 | 2,050 | 2,050 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,820 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,140 | |||||
| CD changer, remote | 545 | 545 | 545 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | |||
| M Sport Package | 2,275 | |||||
| Options (change) | 11,150 | 8,830 | 9,670 | 8,250 | 7,500 | 5,000 |
| Options (change) | 10,370 | 8,213 | 8,994 | 7,515 | 6,830 | 4,555 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $49,245 | $52,075 | $73,675 | $58,945 | $65,995 | $72,345 |
| Total Invoice | $45,860 | $48,492 | $68,699 | $54,915 | $61,405 | $67,270 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW Z4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,995 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,535 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | 650, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $49,245 | $52,075 | $73,675 | $58,945 | $65,995 | $72,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -600 | -2,705 | -4,105 | -4,555 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,245 | $52,075 | $73,075 | $56,240 | $61,890 | $67,790 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,830 | $23,830 | $0 | $5,650 | $11,550 |
| Total Invoice | $45,860 | $48,492 | $68,699 | $54,915 | $61,405 | $67,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -559 | -2,520 | -3,819 | -4,235 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,860 | $48,492 | $68,140 | $52,395 | $57,586 | $63,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,632 | $22,280 | $0 | $5,191 | $10,640 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $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 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,290 | $7,290 | $7,890 | $9,995 | $11,395 | $11,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $600 | $2,705 | $4,105 | $4,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -559 | -2,520 | -3,819 | -4,235 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | Z4 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 98.3 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 166.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.5 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 50.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,539 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.7 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 32% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 150% |
| Total Not Requested | -300 | -50% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 15% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 78% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 15% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 78% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 15% |
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