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BMW 530i G30 vs Mercedes CLA 200 Saloon: 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 · 2020 vs 2025 · 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 530i G30

1,872 €per year

5,8 L/100 km weighted · 12.48 € per 100 km · 863 L per year

Gap35 € per yearin favour of the CLA 200 Saloon (−2 %)≈ 16 L petrol 95
BMercedes CLA 200 Saloon

1,837 €per year

5,6 L/100 km weighted · 12.25 € per 100 km · 846 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 530iBB · CLAGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,075 €2,052 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,872 €1,837 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,719 €1,670 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the CLA 200 Saloon

1 year
35 €
3 years
104 €
5 years
174 €
10 years
348 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.5 L/100 km · 5.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
252 ch · 184 ch
Kerb weight
1,625 kg · 1,705 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530i and Mercedes CLA 200 Saloon have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The Mercedes CLA 200 Saloon is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.