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Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 vs BMW 230i F22: how much do I save per year? Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
MotorwayRange & charging Performance0-100, top speed ConsumptionAnnual TCO Low mileage 8 000 km/year Average 15 000 km/year High mileage 25 000 km/year
5 000 km 50 000 km
Charging type
Home 0,21 €/kWh Public station 0,30 €/kWh Fast 0,45 €/kWh
Methodology
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Mercedes PHEV Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
901 €
6,01 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 453 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 13269.23076923077 km · 632,54 € Combustion mode 1730.7692307692312 km · 268,65 € Weighted EV cons. 23,6 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 8,2 L/100km BMW Petrol
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 860 €
12,40 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 934 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details Weighted consumption 6,2 L/100km Fuel price 1,99 €/L Fuel used 934,5 L per year Annual gap C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine vs 230i +958 €/an ≈ 482 L petrol 95
Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 costs 958 €/an less in energy than BMW 230i F22 , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 482 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +958 €/an AC station +958 €/an Fast DC +958 €/an Your savings over the ownership period Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
5 000 15 000 20 000 30 000 50 000
1 year
958 €
≈ 482 L petrol 95
3 years
2 875 €
≈ 1445 L petrol 95
5 years
4 792 €
≈ 2408 L petrol 95
10 years
9 585 €
≈ 4816 L petrol 95
Annual cost breakdown by charging mix Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km3 405 kWh 0,161 €/km 2 422 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km3 405 kWh 0,161 €/km 2 422 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km3 405 kWh 0,161 €/km 2 422 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km3 405 kWh 0,161 €/km 2 422 € Annual total (typical mix) 2 422 €
Fuel km/year €/km Annual cost Annual fuel1,99 €/L 15 000 km 0,124 €/km 1 860 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine vs BMW 230i? On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine is about 50% cheaper than the BMW 230i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
What is the range of the Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine vs the BMW 230i? The declared range of the Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine is 94 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
Is the Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine or the BMW 230i better for running costs? The Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.