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BMW 330i G20 vs Mercedes V 300 d 4MATIC: 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.

saloon · 2019 vs 2024 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/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 330i G20

2,083 €per year

6,4 L/100 km weighted · 13.89 € per 100 km · 960 L per year

Gap876 € per yearin favour of the 330i (−30 %)≈ 404 L petrol 95
BMercedes V 300 d 4MATIC

2,959 €per year

9,1 L/100 km weighted · 19.73 € per 100 km · 1 364 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 330iBB · VGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,335 €3,306 €971 € · 330i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,083 €2,959 €876 € · 330i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,891 €2,690 €799 € · 330i

Cumulative saving for the 330i

1 year
876 €
3 years
2,628 €
5 years
4,380 €
10 years
8,761 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.1 L/100 km · 8.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
258 ch · 245 ch
Kerb weight
1,470 kg · 2,312 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 330i is about 30% cheaper than the Mercedes V 300 d 4MATIC with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 330i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.