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Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 vs BMW 320d G20: 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
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2 459 €
16,39 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 1 217 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 94 km · 4,66 € Combustion mode 14906 km · 2454,28 € Weighted EV cons. 23,6 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 8,2 L/100km BMW Hybrid Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 376 €
9,18 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 681 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details Weighted consumption 4,2 L/100km Fuel price 2,19 €/L Fuel used 628,5 L per year Annual gap 320d vs C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine +1 083 €/an ≈ 536 L petrol 95
BMW 320d G20 costs 1 083 €/an less in energy than Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 536 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +1 083 €/an AC station +1 083 €/an Fast DC +1 083 €/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
1 083 €
≈ 536 L petrol 95
3 years
3 248 €
≈ 1608 L petrol 95
5 years
5 413 €
≈ 2680 L petrol 95
10 years
10 825 €
≈ 5359 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 0,164 €/km 2 459 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km3 405 kWh 0,164 €/km 2 459 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km3 405 kWh 0,164 €/km 2 459 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km3 405 kWh 0,164 €/km 2 459 € Annual total (typical mix) 2 459 €
Fuel km/year €/km Annual cost Annual fuel2,19 €/L 15 000 km 0,092 €/km 1 376 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine vs BMW 320d? On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine is about 40% cheaper than the BMW 320d 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 320d? 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 320d better for running costs? For short trips, the Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine is cheaper. But the balance shifts around 150 km per trip — motorway use favours the other powertrain. Simulate with your real mileage to find what's optimal for you.