On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 540i is about 20% cheaper than the Mercedes V 300 d 4MATIC (long) with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
3,063 €per year
9,1 L/100 km weighted · 20.42 € per 100 km · 1 364 L per year
| Profile | Split | 540i | V | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 2,726 € | 3,422 € | 696 € · 540i |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 2,382 € | 3,063 € | 681 € · 540i |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 2,113 € | 2,784 € | 671 € · 540i |
Cumulative saving for the 540i
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 540i is about 20% cheaper than the Mercedes V 300 d 4MATIC (long) with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The BMW 540i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.