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BMW 120d xDrive F40 vs Mercedes A 200 d W177: 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.

compact · 2019 vs 2019 · 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

ABMW 120d xDrive F40

1,675 €per year

4,7 L/100 km weighted · 11.17 € per 100 km · 705 L per year

GapNearly identical cost
BMercedes A 200 d W177

1,676 €per year

4,7 L/100 km weighted · 11.17 € per 100 km · 705 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 120dBB · AGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,764 €1,872 €108 € · 120d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,675 €1,676 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,582 €1,524 €59 € · A

Cumulative saving for the 120d xDrive

1 year
1 €
3 years
3 €
5 years
4 €
10 years
9 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.7 L/100 km · 4.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
190 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,515 kg · 1,430 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 120d xDrive and Mercedes A 200 d have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 120d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.