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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 1-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 M-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,635 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $15,125 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,285 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $14,426 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $47,270 | $58,800 | $96,100 | $31,200 | $39,300 |
| Base Invoice | $43,961 | $54,684 | $89,373 | $28,885 | $36,335 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,700 | 3,700 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Multicontour front seats | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 310 | 310 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 550 | 550 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | 225 | 225 | 190 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 380 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 500 | ||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 550 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,400 | 1,750 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,650 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| App support | 250 | 250 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| M Sport Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,441 | 3,441 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Multicontour front seats | 1,023 | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 288 | 288 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 500 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | 209 | 209 | 175 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 345 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 455 | ||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | 500 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,095 | 1,595 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,185 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |||
| App support | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| M Sport Package | 1,185 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,585 | 10,585 | 1,325 | 11,540 | 8,680 |
| Options (change) | 9,845 | 9,845 | 1,232 | 10,505 | 7,905 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $58,760 | $70,290 | $98,330 | $43,635 | $48,875 |
| Total Invoice | $54,711 | $65,434 | $91,510 | $40,285 | $45,135 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,695 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,369 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $58,760 | $70,290 | $98,330 | $43,635 | $48,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,530 | -7,880 | -12,055 | -100 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,230 | $62,410 | $86,275 | $43,535 | $48,875 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,180 | $33,045 | $0 | $5,340 |
| Total Invoice | $54,711 | $65,434 | $91,510 | $40,285 | $45,135 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,149 | -7,336 | -11,219 | -92 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,562 | $58,098 | $80,291 | $40,193 | $45,135 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,536 | $30,729 | $0 | $4,942 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | ||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,130 | $10,480 | $14,655 | $2,700 | $2,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,530 | $7,880 | $12,055 | $100 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,149 | -7,336 | -11,219 | -92 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | M-Class | 1-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 3,209 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1490 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 28% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1490 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 28% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
| Multicontour front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | 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 | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3905 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 2% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 12% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1505 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 5% |
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