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BMW 220d 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 · 2021 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 220d F44

1,590 €per year

4,5 L/100 km weighted · 10.60 € per 100 km · 669 L per year

Gap86 € per yearin favour of the 220d (−5 %)≈ 36 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 · 220dBB · AGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,663 €1,872 €210 € · 220d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,590 €1,676 €86 € · 220d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,529 €1,524 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 220d

1 year
86 €
3 years
259 €
5 years
432 €
10 years
864 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.4 L/100 km · 4.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
190 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,485 kg · 1,430 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 220d 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 220d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.