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i5 xDrive40 G60
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
406€
2,71 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 204 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 12,9 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 1934,4 kWh per year
Consumption comparison
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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 (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2,71 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 204 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
6,08 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 458 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW i5 xDrive40 G60 costs 505 €/an less in energy than Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC W214, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 254 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
505 €
≈ 254 L petrol 95
3 years
1 516 €
≈ 762 L petrol 95
5 years
2 527 €
≈ 1270 L petrol 95
10 years
5 054 €
≈ 2540 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW i5 xDrive40 G60 versus Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC W214. 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 860 kWh | 0,027 €/km | 406 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 860 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 580 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 860 kWh | 0,058 €/km | 870 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km1 860 kWh | 0,030 €/km | 456 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 456 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 450 kWh | 0,166 €/km | 2 485 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 450 kWh | 0,166 €/km | 2 485 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 450 kWh | 0,166 €/km | 2 485 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 450 kWh | 0,166 €/km | 2 485 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 485 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Executive petrol (~8,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | i5 xDrive40 G60 | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 2,71 € | 6,18 € | 15,92 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 5,42 € | 22,82 € | 31,84 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 29,02 € | 72,73 € | 79,60 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 607,40 € | 3316,83 € | 3184,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Executive petrol 8,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 xDrive40 is about 55% cheaper than the Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
BMW i5 xDrive40 offers more range: 486 km vs 90 km for Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i5 xDrive40 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.