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Audi e-tron GT quattro vs Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC X254: 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.

grand tourer · 2026 vs 2025 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

AAudi e-tron GT quattro

381 €per year

12,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.54 € per 100 km · 1 903 kWh per year

Gap31 € per yearin favour of the e-tron GT quattro (−8 %)≈ 14 L petrol 95
BMercedes GLC 400 4MATIC X254

412 €per year

13,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.75 € per 100 km · 2 059 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · e-tronBB · GLCGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway324 €351 €27 € · e-tron
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway381 €412 €31 € · e-tron
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway450 €487 €37 € · e-tron

Cumulative saving for the e-tron GT quattro

1 year
31 €
3 years
94 €
5 years
156 €
10 years
312 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
12.2 L/100 km · 13.2 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
577 ch · 489 ch
Kerb weight
2,280 kg · 2,535 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi e-tron GT quattro is about 10% cheaper than the Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC offers more range: 713 km vs 574 km for Audi e-tron GT quattro (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Audi e-tron GT quattro is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

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