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Audi A5 Avant vs Mercedes C 220 d W206: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

saloon · 2026 vs 2022 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement

Result · yearly energy cost

AAudi A5 Avant

2,053 €per year

5,8 L/100 km weighted · 13.68 € per 100 km · 864 L per year

Gap190 € per yearin favour of the C 220 d (−9 %)≈ 80 L diesel
BMercedes C 220 d W206

1,862 €per year

5,2 L/100 km weighted · 12.41 € per 100 km · 784 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · A5BB · CGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,089 €2,080 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,053 €1,862 €190 € · C
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,979 €1,693 €286 € · C

Cumulative saving for the C 220 d

1 year
190 €
3 years
571 €
5 years
952 €
10 years
1,904 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.9 L/100 km · 5.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
204 ch · 200 ch
Kerb weight
1,900 kg · 1,640 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes C 220 d is about 10% cheaper than the Audi A5 Avant with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The Mercedes C 220 d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.