Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2013 BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz SL 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.

Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,955

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $97,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,185

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $91,314

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelSLSL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $145,800 $212,240 $36,900 $44,100 $47,950
Base Invoice $135,594 $197,383 $34,130 $40,750 $44,295
Wood trim 0 0 500    
Premium Package     3,500 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights     900    
M Sport Package     1,900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100    
Cold Weather Package     700    
Technology Package     2,350 2,350 2,350
Obstacle detection, rear     380 380 380
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Sport seats       400  
Heated front seats       500 500
Wood trim 0 0 455    
Premium Package     3,185 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights     820    
M Sport Package     1,730    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90    
Cold Weather Package     635    
Technology Package     2,140 2,140 2,140
Obstacle detection, rear     345 345 345
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Sport seats       365  
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 0 0 11,130 6,830 6,430
Options (change) 0 0 10,130 6,220 5,855
Destination 905 905 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $146,705 $214,445 $48,955 $51,855 $55,305
Total Invoice $136,499 $199,588 $45,185 $47,895 $51,075

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz SL dealer quotes or BMW 1-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,497
Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelSLSL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine530hp V8621hp V12230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$146,705$214,445$48,955$51,855$55,305
Adjustments for Features-11,650-19,550-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,055$194,895$48,930$51,730$55,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$59,840$0$2,800$6,375
Total Invoice$136,499$199,588$45,185$47,895$51,075
Adjustments for Features-10,840-18,196-23-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,659$181,392$45,162$47,780$51,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,733$0$2,618$5,913

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelSLSL1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMG128i135i135is
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   
Power door closers $300   
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system $500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Wind blocker, power small$300$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Blind spot collision prevention $150   
Blind spot warning system $200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention $150   
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rearview camera $200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0 $0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer$100$100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather headliner $1000   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner$650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$18,700$26,600$7,075$7,175$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,650$19,550$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,840-18,196-23-1150

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132013
ModelSL1-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in104.7 in
Length181.8 in172.2 in
Width73.9 in68.8 in
Height51.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft38.5 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested290589%
Total Not Requested37511%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested170582%
Total Not Requested37518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Convertibles
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.