All,

I'm considering the addition of an MB E-Class Sedan. In gathering background data on each model, I was playing with the configurator to build the E350 and E550 with various options. When doing so, I noticed:

• P1 on E350 = $4,000.00 US.
• P1 on E550 = $4,450.00 US.
• P2 on E350 = $6,450.00 US.
• P2 on E550 = $6,900.00 US.

The option packages appear to be identical for each model, but may have missed something. In either model, adding P2 is $2,450 higher than P1, so the pricing delta appears to be in P1 between the E350 and E550. Could you help me understand the differences?

This should have nothing to do with the wheels and leather being standard on the E550, as that would be reflected in the base price, versus the P1 or P2 packages. I'm not questioning the value of adding P2, as that is the way I intend to go, regardless of model.

I searched for this in the archives but did not find information relative to this.

Thanks in advance,
Golfster

 

Here is detailed option package information for the E-class
from KBB.com.

The price difference is due to Active Ventilated Front Seats being included on the E550 P1 package.


(E350-E550 option package info)

P01 Premium Pkg 1
(Std w/Premium Pkg 2-P02)

All Models Include Hard Drive-Based Navigation System, R/V Camera, 6 GB Music Hard Drive,
iPod/MP3 Connector, Sirius Radio Feature w/Real-Time Traffic & 6-mos of Service,
Harman Kardon Logic7 Surround Sound Radio System, HD Radio, Heated Front Seats & Voice Control System.

E550 Includes All Models Equipment Plus Active Ventilated Front Seats.
E63 AMG Includes All Models Equipment Plus Active Ventilated Drive-Dynamic Multi-Contour Front Seats.
E350 & E550 Coupes & Sedans Include All Models Equipment Plus Power Rear Sun Shade.
E350 & E550 Cabriolets Include All Models Equipment Plus Neck-Level AIRSCARF Heating.
E350 Wagons Include All Models Equipment Plus Rear Side Sun Shades.

P02 Premium Pkg 2

All Models Include Premium Pkg 1 Plus Keyless Go Engine Start, Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control,
Bi-HID Adaptive Headlamps & Cornering & LED Daytime Running Lights.

E350 & E550 Coupes Include All Models Equipment Plus Heated Headlamp Washers & Active Ventilated Front Seats.
E350 & E550 Sedans Include All Models Equipment Plus 115V Power Outlet & Power Trunk Closer.
E350 & E550 Wagons Include All Models Equipment Plus Headlamp Washers.
E63 AMG Includes All Models Equipment Plus Power Trunk Closer.

 

MB FanAddict,

Thank you for the quick reply and detailed information. This helps!

Best Regards,
Golfster

 

I also thought that leather was standard on the E550??

 

Hi Zinny,

Leather is standard on the E550, but that was not part of the price delta between the two P1 packages. As MB pointed out, it is because on the E350, P1 only includes heated seats, while on the E550, P1 includes heated AND VENTILATED seats. As many times as I looked at the configurator, I missed that.

My question wasn't so much about the price differences between the two cars, but the P1 packages and difference within those packages on the two cars.

This just shows was a great resource the forum and members can be!

 

Ah, I was conflicted between the 350 and 550......ended going with the 550 as the engine just seemed so smooth. But be advised, the are coming out with a new engine soon.

 

'20 in 2014'

LOL