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BMW ActiveHybrid X6 E71 vs Mercedes G 450 d W463: 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.

large SUV · 2009 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 ActiveHybrid X6 E71

3,278 €per year

10,1 L/100 km weighted · 21.85 € per 100 km · 1 511 L per year

Gap409 € per yearin favour of the ActiveHybrid X6 (−11 %)≈ 172 L diesel
BMercedes G 450 d W463

3,687 €per year

10,3 L/100 km weighted · 24.58 € per 100 km · 1 552 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ActiveHybridBB · GGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,419 €4,119 €700 € · ActiveHybrid
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway3,278 €3,687 €409 € · ActiveHybrid
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway3,170 €3,352 €182 € · ActiveHybrid

Cumulative saving for the ActiveHybrid X6

1 year
409 €
3 years
1,228 €
5 years
2,047 €
10 years
4,094 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
9.9 L/100 km · 9.9 L/100 km
Power
485 ch · 367 ch
Kerb weight
2,450 kg · 2,555 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is about 10% cheaper than the Mercedes G 450 d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.