BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan: cost to own

Verdict, over 6 years

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs about $17,254 less

That's $240 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe✓ $1,686/moTrue cost
E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan$1,926/moTrue cost
2027 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
2027 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Closest 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 E-Class Sedan
2027 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
Closest matching trim: E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan
Sticker (MSRP)$76,800
+$16,867→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$93,667
+ running costs→↓− $37,632 resale
True cost$1,926/moA month to own, after resale

Line by line

Price
Sticker (MSRP)✓ $62,900$76,8004 Series Gran Coupe by $13,900
Freight and fees, before tax✓ $3,696$6,0914 Series Gran Coupe by $2,395
Sales tax (HST)✓ $8,657$10,7764 Series Gran Coupe by $2,119
Drive-away price✓ $75,253$93,6674 Series Gran Coupe by $18,414
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging$17,982$17,982—
Insurance (estimate)✓ $16,035$17,6854 Series Gran Coupe by $1,650
Maintenance (estimate)$12,850✓ $9,426E-Class Sedan by $3,424
Loan rate6.5%6.5%—
Loan interest✓ $14,775$18,6484 Series Gran Coupe by $3,873
Lost return on your money✓ $15,254$18,8074 Series Gran Coupe by $3,553
Resale after 6 yrs−$30,821✓ −$37,632E-Class Sedan by $6,811
Total
True cost✓ $121,420$138,6744 Series Gran Coupe by $17,254
True cost a month✓ $1,686/mo$1,926/mo4 Series Gran Coupe by $240
You pay each month✓ $1,833/mo$2,118/mo4 Series Gran Coupe by $285
Practical
Fuel typePremium gasPremium gas—
Seats55—
Carry-ons, 2 peopleNot publishedNot published—
Cargo behind row 2, litresNot publishedNot published—
Length4.79 m——
Resale % after 6 yrs49%49%—
US crash testNot rated yetNot rated yet—
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe ✓ $62,900E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan $76,800Cheaper by 4 Series Gran Coupe by $13,900
Freight and fees, before tax
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe ✓ $3,696E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan $6,091Cheaper by 4 Series Gran Coupe by $2,395
Sales tax (HST)
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe ✓ $8,657E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan $10,776Cheaper by 4 Series Gran Coupe by $2,119
Drive-away price
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe ✓ $75,253E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan $93,667Cheaper by 4 Series Gran Coupe by $18,414
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe $17,982E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan $17,982Cheaper by —
Insurance (estimate)
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe ✓ $16,035E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan $17,685Cheaper by 4 Series Gran Coupe by $1,650
Maintenance (estimate)
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe $12,850E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan ✓ $9,426Cheaper by E-Class Sedan by $3,424
Loan rate
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe 6.5%E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan 6.5%Cheaper by —
Loan interest
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe ✓ $14,775E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan $18,648Cheaper by 4 Series Gran Coupe by $3,873
Lost return on your money
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe ✓ $15,254E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan $18,807Cheaper by 4 Series Gran Coupe by $3,553
Resale after 6 yrs
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe −$30,821E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan ✓ −$37,632Cheaper by E-Class Sedan by $6,811
Total
True cost
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe ✓ $121,420E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan $138,674Cheaper by 4 Series Gran Coupe by $17,254
True cost a month
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe ✓ $1,686/moE-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan $1,926/moCheaper by 4 Series Gran Coupe by $240
You pay each month
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe ✓ $1,833/moE-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan $2,118/moCheaper by 4 Series Gran Coupe by $285
Practical
Fuel type
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe Premium gasE-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan Premium gasCheaper by —
Seats
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe 5E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan 5Cheaper by —
Carry-ons, 2 people
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe Not publishedE-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan Not publishedCheaper by —
Cargo behind row 2, litres
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe Not publishedE-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan Not publishedCheaper by —
Length
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.79 mE-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan —Cheaper by —
Resale % after 6 yrs
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe 49%E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan 49%Cheaper by —
US crash test
4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe Not rated yetE-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan Not rated yetCheaper by —

✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $13,900.