BMW M4 Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan costs about $33,168 less
That's $461 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.M4 Coupe$2,387/moTrue cost
E-Class Sedan E 350 4MATIC Sedan✓ $1,926/moTrue cost
2027 BMW M4 CoupeClosest matching trim: M4 Coupe
Sticker (MSRP)$98,500
+$16,981→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$115,481
+ running costs→↓− $48,265 resale
True cost$2,387/moA month to own, after resale
2027 Mercedes-Benz E-Class SedanClosest 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) | $98,500 | ✓ $76,800 | E-Class Sedan by $21,700 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | ✓ $3,696 | $6,091 | M4 Coupe by $2,395 |
| Sales tax (HST) | $13,285 | ✓ $10,776 | E-Class Sedan by $2,509 |
| Drive-away price | $115,481 | ✓ $93,667 | E-Class Sedan by $21,814 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | $25,175 | ✓ $17,982 | E-Class Sedan by $7,193 |
| Insurance (estimate) | $20,258 | ✓ $17,685 | E-Class Sedan by $2,573 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | $12,850 | ✓ $9,426 | E-Class Sedan by $3,424 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | $23,236 | ✓ $18,648 | E-Class Sedan by $4,588 |
| Lost return on your money | $23,015 | ✓ $18,807 | E-Class Sedan by $4,208 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | ✓ −$48,265 | −$37,632 | M4 Coupe by $10,633 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | $171,841 | ✓ $138,674 | E-Class Sedan by $33,167 |
| True cost a month | $2,387/mo | ✓ $1,926/mo | E-Class Sedan by $461 |
| You pay each month | $2,668/mo | ✓ $2,118/mo | E-Class Sedan by $550 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Premium gas | Premium gas | — |
| Seats | 4 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | Not published | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | Not published | — |
| Length | 4.80 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 $21,700.