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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series 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 E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $63,715 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300 | |||||
| Difference: $4,185 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $59,329 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300 | |||||
| Difference: $3,421 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,950 | $58,900 | $71,600 | $104,400 | $55,900 |
| Base Invoice | $49,244 | $54,777 | $66,588 | $97,092 | $51,630 |
| Active multicontour front seats | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Warmth & Comfort Package | 1,050 | 1,050 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,700 | 3,700 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 550 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | 0 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 760 | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,370 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Front sport buckets | 2,500 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||||
| App support | 250 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||||
| Active multicontour front seats | 1,228 | 1,228 | 1,228 | ||
| Warmth & Comfort Package | 977 | 977 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,442 | 3,442 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 500 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 233 | 233 | 230 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | 0 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 707 | 707 | 707 | 707 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,274 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,395 | ||||
| Front sport buckets | 2,325 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | ||||
| App support | 230 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | ||||
| Sunroof | 955 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,770 | 9,770 | 5,790 | 5,480 | 9,825 |
| Options (change) | 9,090 | 9,090 | 5,386 | 5,097 | 8,945 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $63,715 | $69,665 | $78,385 | $110,875 | $67,900 |
| Total Invoice | $59,329 | $64,862 | $72,969 | $103,184 | $62,750 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,570 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,435 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 396hp V6 | 603hp V8 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T9 | T9 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | x- | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 265/35-20 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $63,715 | $69,665 | $78,385 | $110,875 | $67,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,385 | -7,085 | -8,960 | -9,810 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,330 | $62,580 | $69,425 | $101,065 | $67,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,250 | $11,095 | $42,735 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $59,329 | $64,862 | $72,969 | $103,184 | $62,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,014 | -6,597 | -8,341 | -9,130 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,315 | $58,265 | $64,628 | $94,054 | $62,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,950 | $10,313 | $39,739 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E300 | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Drift mode | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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 bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,400 | $11,100 | $12,975 | $13,825 | $4,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,385 | $7,085 | $8,960 | $9,810 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,014 | -6,597 | -8,341 | -9,130 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,035 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
| Active multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Warmth & Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front row armrests | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 2100 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Active multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Warmth & Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front row armrests | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 2100 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43
| Active multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
| Advanced Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 69% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1340 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 8% |
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