| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $67,520 BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3 | ||
| Difference: $14,990 | ||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E 450 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $50,150 |
| Active multicontour front seats | 1,320 | |
| Warmth & Comfort Package | 1,050 | |
| Premium 3 Package | 9,500 | |
| designo Edition | 4,900 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 760 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | |
| Heated second row seats | 580 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Technology Package | 3,150 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,900 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | |
| Sport Line | 1,700 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 950 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | |
| Active multicontour front seats | 1,228 | |
| Warmth & Comfort Package | 977 | |
| Premium 3 Package | 8,835 | |
| designo Edition | 4,557 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 707 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 291 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | |
| Heated second row seats | 539 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 500 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Technology Package | 2,865 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,730 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | |
| Sport Line | 1,545 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 865 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | |
| Options (change) | 19,460 | 16,375 |
| Options (change) | 18,037 | 14,920 |
| Destination | 1,050 | 995 |
| Total Price | $82,510 | $67,520 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3 | ||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,715 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,100 | ||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E 450 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 362hp I6 H | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | T9 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/31 MPG | 25/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $82,510 | $67,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,275 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $76,235 | $67,520 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Trim | E 450 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |
| Automated lane change | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active safety seat bolsters | $0 | |
| Automated stopping system, inattentive driver | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | |
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,150 | $5,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,275 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,452 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Model | E-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 194.3 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,101 lb. | 3,910 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450
| 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 | Yes |
| Heated front row armrests | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| 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 |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Automated stopping system, inattentive driver | 0 | 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 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3975 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 3000 | 43% |
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| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 32% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| 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% |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 14% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1265 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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