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BMW 840d xDrive G15 vs Mercedes EQS 450 V297: 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.

limousine · 2020 vs 2023 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · 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
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 840d xDrive G15

2,170 €per year

6,1 L/100 km weighted · 14.47 € per 100 km · 914 L per year

Gap1,594 € per yearin favour of the EQS 450 (−73 %)≈ 671 L diesel
BMercedes EQS 450 V297

576 €per year

19,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.84 € per 100 km · 2 880 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 840dBB · EQSGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,427 €579 €1,849 € · EQS
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,170 €576 €1,594 € · EQS
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,978 €593 €1,385 € · EQS

Cumulative saving for the EQS 450

1 year
1,594 €
3 years
4,783 €
5 years
7,971 €
10 years
15,942 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.8 L/100 km · 18.3 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Fully electric
Power
340 ch · 333 ch
Kerb weight
1,915 kg · 2,480 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes EQS 450 is about 75% cheaper than the BMW 840d xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Mercedes EQS 450 is 695 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Mercedes EQS 450 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.