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BMW 530d xDrive G30 vs Mercedes C 200 W206: which one uses less fuel?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

grand tourer · 2018 vs 2022 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.25 €/L · Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Methodology

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 530d xDrive G30

1,957 €per year

5,8 L/100 km weighted · 13.05 € per 100 km · 872 L per year

Gap210 €per year in favour of the 530d xDrive (−10 %)≈ 103 L petrol 95
BMercedes C 200 W206

2,167 €per year

7,1 L/100 km weighted · 14.45 € per 100 km · 1 066 L per year

Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix
Fuel price : Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Diesel 2.25 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplit530dCGap
City70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,136 €2,421 €285 € · 530d
Mixed30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,957 €2,167 €210 € · 530d
Long-distance10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,823 €1,970 €147 € · 530d

Cumulative saving for the 530d xDrive

1 year
210 €
3 years
629 €
5 years
1,048 €
10 years
2,096 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.6 L/100 km · 6.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 204 ch
Kerb weight
1,695 kg · 1,595 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530d xDrive is about 10% cheaper than the Mercedes C 200 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

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