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BMW 520d G60 vs Mercedes E 220 d W214: 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.

grand tourer · 2025 vs 2024 · 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 520d G60

2,086 €per year

5,9 L/100 km weighted · 13.90 € per 100 km · 878 L per year

Gap74 € per yearin favour of the E 220 d (−4 %)≈ 31 L diesel
BMercedes E 220 d W214

2,011 €per year

5,6 L/100 km weighted · 13.41 € per 100 km · 846 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 520dBB · EGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,330 €2,247 €83 € · E
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,086 €2,011 €74 € · E
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,896 €1,828 €68 € · E

Cumulative saving for the E 220 d

1 year
74 €
3 years
223 €
5 years
372 €
10 years
745 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.6 L/100 km · 5.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
197 ch · 197 ch
Kerb weight
1,775 kg · 1,870 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520d and Mercedes E 220 d have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The Mercedes E 220 d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.