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BMW 540d xDrive 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 · 2020 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 540d xDrive G30

1,921 €per year

5,4 L/100 km weighted · 12.81 € per 100 km · 809 L per year

Gap165 € per yearin favour of the 540d xDrive (−8 %)≈ 69 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 · 540dBB · EGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,178 €2,330 €153 € · 540d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,921 €2,086 €165 € · 540d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,729 €1,896 €168 € · 540d

Cumulative saving for the 540d xDrive

1 year
165 €
3 years
494 €
5 years
823 €
10 years
1,647 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.1 L/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
340 ch · 265 ch
Kerb weight
1,850 kg · 1,895 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 540d xDrive is about 10% cheaper than the Mercedes E 300 d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 540d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.