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Home›Consumption›Mercedes V 300 vs BMW 116d

Consumption comparison

Mercedes V 300 d 4MATIC (long) vs BMW 116d F20LCI: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

MercedesDiesel

V 300 d 4MATIC (long)

70 L · 2024

8,7 L/100km

VS
BMWDieselMost economical

116d F20LCI

52 L · 2018

4,3 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 2,03 €/L·Diesel : 2,25 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

MercedesPetrol

V 300 d 4MATIC (long)

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

3 063€

20,42 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 507 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
9,1 L/100km
Fuel price
2,25 €/L
Fuel used
1363,7 L per year
BMWPetrolMost economical

116d F20LCI

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 489€

9,93 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 732 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,4 L/100km
Fuel price
2,25 €/L
Fuel used
663,0 L per year
Annual gap 116d vs V 300 d 4MATIC (long)+1 574 €/an≈ 701 L diesel

BMW 116d F20LCI costs 1 574 €/an less in energy than Mercedes V 300 d 4MATIC (long), over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 701 L of diesel saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

1 574 €

≈ 774 L petrol 95

3 years

4 721 €

≈ 2322 L petrol 95

5 years

7 869 €

≈ 3871 L petrol 95

10 years

15 738 €

≈ 7741 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 116d F20LCI versus Mercedes V 300 d 4MATIC (long). Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

Mercedes

V 300 d 4MATIC (long)

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel2,25 €/L15 000 km0,204 €/km3 063 €
BMW

116d F20LCI

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel2,25 €/L15 000 km0,099 €/km1 489 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 116d is about 50% cheaper than the Mercedes V 300 d 4MATIC (long) with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 116d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.