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BMW M5 F90 vs Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223: 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.

grand tourer · 2021 vs 2026 · 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 M5 F90

4,017 €per year

12,3 L/100 km weighted · 26.78 € per 100 km · 1 851 L per year

Gap1,447 € per yearin favour of the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion (−36 %)≈ 667 L petrol 95
BMercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

2,570 €per year

7,2 L/100 km weighted · 17.13 € per 100 km · 1 082 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M5BB · SGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway4,902 €2,871 €2,031 € · S
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway4,017 €2,570 €1,447 € · S
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway3,340 €2,336 €1,003 € · S

Cumulative saving for the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion

1 year
1,447 €
3 years
4,341 €
5 years
7,234 €
10 years
14,468 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
11.3 L/100 km · 6.9 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
600 ch · 313 ch
Kerb weight
1,895 kg · 2,250 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion is about 35% cheaper than the BMW M5 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.