BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs about $15,137 less
That's $210 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe✓ $1,686/moTrue cost
CLE Cabriolet 300 4MATIC Cabriolet$1,897/moTrue cost
2027 BMW 4 Series Gran CoupeClosest matching trim: 4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe
Sticker (MSRP)$62,900
+$12,353→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$75,253
+ running costs→↓− $30,821 resale
True cost$1,686/moA month to own, after resale
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE CabrioletClosest matching trim: CLE Cabriolet 300 4MATIC Cabriolet
Sticker (MSRP)$74,950
+$16,626→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$91,576
+ running costs→↓− $36,726 resale
True cost$1,897/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $62,900 | $74,950 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $12,050 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | ✓ $3,696 | $6,091 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $2,395 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $8,657 | $10,535 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $1,878 |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $75,253 | $91,576 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $16,323 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | $17,982 | ✓ $17,183 | CLE Cabriolet by $799 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $16,035 | $18,345 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $2,310 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | $12,850 | ✓ $9,476 | CLE Cabriolet by $3,374 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $14,775 | $18,208 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $3,433 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $15,254 | $18,403 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $3,149 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$30,821 | ✓ −$36,725 | CLE Cabriolet by $5,904 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | ✓ $121,420 | $136,557 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $15,137 |
| True cost a month | ✓ $1,686/mo | $1,897/mo | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $211 |
| You pay each month | ✓ $1,833/mo | $2,082/mo | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $249 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Premium gas | Premium gas | — |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | Not published | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | Not published | — |
| Length | 4.79 m | — | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 49% | 49% | — |
| US crash test | Not rated yet | Not rated yet | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Length
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $12,050.