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BMW M5 F90 vs Mercedes S 580 e 4MATIC W223: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

grand tourer · 2020 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/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 M5 F90

3,750 €per year

11,5 L/100 km weighted · 25.00 € per 100 km · 1 728 L per year

Gap2,413 € per yearin favour of the S 580 e 4MATIC (−64 %)≈ 1,112 L petrol 95
BMercedes S 580 e 4MATIC W223

1,337 €per year

18,9 kWh/100 km weighted · 8.91 € per 100 km · 1 379 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M5BB · SGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway4,542 €1,337 €3,206 € · S
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway3,750 €1,337 €2,413 € · S
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway3,141 €1,337 €1,805 € · S

Cumulative saving for the S 580 e 4MATIC

1 year
2,413 €
3 years
7,240 €
5 years
12,066 €
10 years
24,132 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
10.6 L/100 km · 18.2 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Plug-in hybrid
Power
600 ch · 585 ch
Kerb weight
1,895 kg · 2,515 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes S 580 e 4MATIC is about 65% cheaper than the BMW M5 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Mercedes S 580 e 4MATIC is 92 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Mercedes S 580 e 4MATIC is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.