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BMW 520e G30 vs Mercedes C 220 d W206: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

grand tourer · 2021 vs 2022 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · 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
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 520e G30

1,118 €per year

22,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 7.46 € per 100 km · 1 323 L per year

Gap744 € per yearin favour of the 520e (−40 %)≈ 313 L diesel
BMercedes C 220 d W206

1,862 €per year

5,2 L/100 km weighted · 12.41 € per 100 km · 784 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 520eBB · CGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,118 €2,080 €962 € · 520e
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,118 €1,862 €744 € · 520e
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,118 €1,693 €574 € · 520e

Cumulative saving for the 520e

1 year
744 €
3 years
2,231 €
5 years
3,718 €
10 years
7,437 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
21.5 kWh/100 km · 5.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Plug-in hybrid · Combustion
Power
204 ch · 200 ch
Kerb weight
1,900 kg · 1,640 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520e is about 40% cheaper than the Mercedes C 220 d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the BMW 520e is 52 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The BMW 520e is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.