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BMW 530d Touring G30 vs Mercedes E 300 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 · 2018 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 530d Touring G30

2,024 €per year

5,7 L/100 km weighted · 13.50 € per 100 km · 852 L per year

Gap61 € per yearin favour of the 530d Touring (−3 %)≈ 26 L diesel
BMercedes E 300 d W214

2,086 €per year

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

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 530dBB · EGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,199 €2,330 €131 € · 530d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,024 €2,086 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,889 €1,896 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 530d Touring

1 year
61 €
3 years
184 €
5 years
307 €
10 years
613 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.5 L/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 265 ch
Kerb weight
1,750 kg · 1,895 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530d Touring and Mercedes E 300 d have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 530d Touring is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.