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BMW 218d Gran Coupe F44 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 · 2020 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 218d Gran Coupe F44

1,664 €per year

4,7 L/100 km weighted · 11.10 € per 100 km · 701 L per year

Gap12 € per yearin favour of the 218d Gran Coupe (−1 %)≈ 5 L diesel
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 · 218dBB · AGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,819 €1,872 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,664 €1,676 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,547 €1,524 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 218d Gran Coupe

1 year
12 €
3 years
35 €
5 years
58 €
10 years
116 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.5 L/100 km · 4.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
150 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,425 kg · 1,430 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 218d Gran Coupe 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 218d Gran Coupe is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.