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BMW 540i 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 · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · 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 540i xDrive G30

2,331 €per year

7,2 L/100 km weighted · 15.54 € per 100 km · 1 074 L per year

Gap245 € per yearin favour of the E 300 d (−11 %)≈ 113 L petrol 95
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 · 540iBB · EGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,650 €2,330 €319 € · E
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,331 €2,086 €245 € · E
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,083 €1,896 €187 € · E

Cumulative saving for the E 300 d

1 year
245 €
3 years
735 €
5 years
1,225 €
10 years
2,449 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.8 L/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
333 ch · 265 ch
Kerb weight
1,745 kg · 1,895 kg

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Frequently asked questions

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

The Mercedes E 300 d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.