Consumption comparison
Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,19 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
21,82 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 1 645 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,89 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 293 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 costs 2 689 €/an less in energy than Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 1351 L of petrol 95 saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
2 689 €
≈ 1351 L petrol 95
3 years
8 068 €
≈ 4054 L petrol 95
5 years
13 446 €
≈ 6757 L petrol 95
10 years
26 893 €
≈ 13514 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 versus Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,218 €/km | 3 273 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,218 €/km | 3 273 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,218 €/km | 3 273 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,218 €/km | 3 273 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 3 273 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 955 kWh | 0,043 €/km | 645 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 955 kWh | 0,061 €/km | 922 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 955 kWh | 0,092 €/km | 1 383 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 955 kWh | 0,048 €/km | 724 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 724 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell W206 | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 19,73 € | 4,30 € | 13,93 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 41,56 € | 8,60 € | 27,86 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 107,07 € | 46,10 € | 69,65 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 4364,95 € | 964,98 € | 2786,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i4 M50 xDrive is about 55% cheaper than the Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
BMW i4 M50 xDrive offers more range: 510 km vs 11 km for Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE T-Modell (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
For short trips, the BMW i4 M50 xDrive is cheaper. But the balance shifts around 50 km per trip — motorway use favours the other powertrain. Simulate with your real mileage to find what's optimal for you.
