BMW 4 Series vs Mercedes-Benz SLC (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$5,970
- 4 Series: $5,970 cheaper, 7 hp more.
- SLC: 1.5 s quicker to 60.
- 4 Series wins 3 of 7 measures.
| Measure | 4 Series | SLC | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $45,745 | $51,715 | 4 Series |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 241 hp | 4 Series |
| Torque | N/A | 273 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 10.1 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 7.8 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 33.1 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in | 42.5 in | About the same |
| Length | 182.7 in | 162.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.0 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,138 lb | 3,384 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 2 | 4 Series |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.4 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3 s estimate | 5.8 s tested | SLC |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD $44,750 | SLC 300 RWD $49,950 | $5,200 |
| SLC 300 RWD $49,950 | 4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD $49,900 | $50 |
Cost to run
4 Series costs $5,970 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 4 Series | SLC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $45,745 | $51,715 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,278 | $60,248 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 4 Series wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 4 Series | 12% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | 4 Series | 3% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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