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BMW 4 Series vs Mercedes-Benz SLC (2020)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$5,970

Car 1

Car 2

4 SeriesSLCMSRP + destination$45,745$51,715Horsepower248 hp241 hpMPG combined27 mpg27 mpgFront legroom42.2 in42.5 inSeats520-60 mph7.3 s5.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD vs SLC 300 RWD
Measure4 SeriesSLCWinner
MSRP + destination$45,745$51,7154 Series
Horsepower248 hp241 hp4 Series
TorqueN/A273 lb-ftN/A
MPG combined27 mpg27 mpgAbout the same
Cargo, maxN/A10.1 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats up7.8 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom33.1 inN/AN/A
Front legroom42.2 in42.5 inAbout the same
Length182.7 in162.8 inNot scored
Width72.0 in74.0 inNot scored
Curb weight4,138 lb3,384 lbNot scored
Seats524 Series
Ground clearanceN/A4.4 inN/A
0-60 mph7.3 s estimate5.8 s testedSLC
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
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.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
Cost4 SeriesSLC
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.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
Price4 Series12%
MPGAbout the same
Power4 Series3%
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked