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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: $76,425 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 | ||||
| Difference: $3,420 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $58,900 | $71,600 | $104,400 | $69,900 |
| Premium 3 Package | 9,500 | |||
| Sport Package | 0 | |||
| Active multicontour front seats | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Warmth & Comfort Package | 1,050 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 550 |
| Heated second row seats | 580 | 580 | 580 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||
| Special order charge | 250 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 350 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,900 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,370 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,500 | |||
| Front sport buckets | 2,500 | |||
| Executive Package | 4,100 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,650 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||
| Premium 3 Package | 8,835 | |||
| Sport Package | 0 | |||
| Active multicontour front seats | 1,228 | 1,228 | ||
| Warmth & Comfort Package | 977 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 505 |
| Heated second row seats | 539 | 539 | 539 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||
| Special order charge | 233 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 291 | 353 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 326 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 707 | 707 | 707 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,697 | |||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,274 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Advanced Lighting Package | 1,395 | |||
| Front sport buckets | 2,325 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,770 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,435 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 16,530 | 9,650 | 6,060 | 8,950 |
| Options (change) | 15,313 | 8,975 | 5,636 | 8,225 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $76,425 | $82,245 | $111,455 | $79,845 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,995 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,680 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 396hp V6 | 603hp V8 | 473hp I6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T9 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 265/35-20 | 275/40-18 |
| Total Price | $76,425 | $82,245 | $111,455 | $79,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,575 | -4,500 | -4,100 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $70,850 | $77,745 | $107,355 | $79,845 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,895 | $36,505 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E400 | AMG E43 | AMG E63 S | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |||
| Automated lane change | $300 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| Active safety seat bolsters | $0 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automated stopping system, inattentive driver | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Drift mode | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| CD player | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,175 | $11,100 | $10,700 | $6,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,575 | $4,500 | $4,100 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,185 | -4,189 | -3,816 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,035 lb. | 3,590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Active safety seat bolsters | 0 | No |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Automated stopping system, inattentive driver | 0 | 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 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 3625 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 3350 | 48% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 40% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 12% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 64% |
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