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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $57,025 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||||
| Difference: $39,480 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $53,091 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||||
| Difference: $36,790 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $39,750 | $48,500 | $91,000 | $93,650 | $138,000 | $158,050 | $209,000 |
| Base Invoice | $36,968 | $45,105 | $84,630 | $87,095 | $128,340 | $146,987 | $194,370 |
| Premium Package | 6,150 | 3,750 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,390 | 1,290 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,775 | 1,575 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 890 | 890 | |||||
| Comfort Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||
| Entertainment Package | 1,080 | 1,080 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 690 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Proximity key | 1,080 | ||||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,630 | 3,630 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package | 5,720 | 3,488 | |||||
| Sunroof | 1,293 | 1,200 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,651 | 1,465 | |||||
| Lighting Package | 828 | 828 | |||||
| Comfort Package | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||||
| Entertainment Package | 1,004 | 1,004 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | 698 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 642 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 698 | 698 | |||||
| Proximity key | 1,004 | ||||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,376 | 3,376 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 16,500 | 14,190 | 3,630 | 3,630 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 15,348 | 13,199 | 3,376 | 3,376 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $57,025 | $63,465 | $96,505 | $99,155 | $139,875 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Total Invoice | $53,091 | $59,079 | $89,881 | $92,346 | $130,215 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,140 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,473 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 275hp V6 H | 382hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-17 | 255/55-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $57,025 | $63,465 | $96,505 | $99,155 | $139,875 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -275 | -340 | -440 | -3,565 | -10,415 | -10,415 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,025 | $63,190 | $96,165 | $98,715 | $136,310 | $151,110 | $201,560 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,165 | $0 | $2,550 | $40,145 | $54,945 | $105,395 |
| Total Invoice | $53,091 | $59,079 | $89,881 | $92,346 | $130,215 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -256 | -317 | -410 | -3,319 | -9,702 | -9,696 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,091 | $58,823 | $89,564 | $91,936 | $126,896 | $140,760 | $187,649 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,732 | $0 | $2,372 | $37,332 | $51,196 | $98,085 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | ML350 | ML500 | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,140 | $8,415 | $8,480 | $8,580 | $11,705 | $18,555 | $18,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $275 | $340 | $440 | $3,565 | $10,415 | $10,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -256 | -317 | -410 | -3,319 | -9,702 | -9,696 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | M-Class | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,624 lb. | 4,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.9 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 16% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 19% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 16% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 60% |
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