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Mercedes-Benz S-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 S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,295 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||||
| Difference: $48,825 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,975 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||||
| Difference: $45,828 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $89,350 | $131,350 | $147,450 | $198,950 | $31,200 | $39,300 | $43,250 |
| Base Invoice | $83,096 | $122,156 | $137,129 | $185,024 | $28,885 | $36,335 | $39,970 |
| iPod integration | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 470 | 470 | 470 | 190 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,350 | 2,350 | 2,350 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||||
| M Sport Package | 1,900 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | ||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 550 | |||||
| Wood trim | 500 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 380 | 380 | 380 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Sport seats | 400 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 437 | 437 | 437 | 175 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,140 | 2,140 | 2,140 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||||
| M Sport Package | 1,730 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | ||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | 500 | |||||
| Wood trim | 455 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 345 | 345 | 345 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Sport seats | 365 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 895 | 895 | 425 | 895 | 11,170 | 6,630 | 6,180 |
| Options (change) | 832 | 832 | 395 | 832 | 10,165 | 6,035 | 5,625 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $92,120 | $136,120 | $151,750 | $203,720 | $43,295 | $46,855 | $50,355 |
| Total Invoice | $85,803 | $126,863 | $141,399 | $189,731 | $39,975 | $43,295 | $46,520 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,600 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,891 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 320hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $92,120 | $136,120 | $151,750 | $203,720 | $43,295 | $46,855 | $50,355 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,350 | -10,250 | -15,550 | -15,575 | -125 | -125 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $87,770 | $125,870 | $136,200 | $188,145 | $43,170 | $46,730 | $50,355 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,100 | $48,430 | $100,375 | $0 | $3,560 | $7,185 |
| Total Invoice | $85,803 | $126,863 | $141,399 | $189,731 | $39,975 | $43,295 | $46,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,052 | -9,553 | -14,489 | -14,505 | -115 | -116 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $81,751 | $117,310 | $126,910 | $175,226 | $39,860 | $43,179 | $46,520 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,559 | $45,159 | $93,475 | $0 | $3,319 | $6,660 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | 1-Series | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 128i | 135i | 135is |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $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 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,915 | $14,815 | $20,115 | $20,140 | $4,690 | $4,690 | $4,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,350 | $10,250 | $15,550 | $15,575 | $125 | $125 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,052 | -9,553 | -14,489 | -14,505 | -115 | -116 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | S-Class | 1-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,466 lb. | 3,209 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 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 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | 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 |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3855 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 8% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 19% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 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 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1755 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 16% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 19% |
| Sport seats | ||
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 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 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1755 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 16% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 19% |
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