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BMW M5 CS F90 vs Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology: 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 2025 · 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 CS F90

3,987 €per year

12,3 L/100 km weighted · 26.58 € per 100 km · 1 838 L per year

Gap3,607 € per yearin favour of the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology (−90 %)≈ 1,662 L petrol 95
BMercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology

381 €per year

12,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.54 € per 100 km · 1 903 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M5BB · CLAGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway4,834 €324 €4,510 € · CLA
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway3,987 €381 €3,607 € · CLA
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway3,330 €450 €2,879 € · CLA

Cumulative saving for the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology

1 year
3,607 €
3 years
10,820 €
5 years
18,033 €
10 years
36,065 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
11.3 L/100 km · 12.2 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
635 ch · 354 ch
Kerb weight
1,825 kg · 2,135 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology is about 90% cheaper than the BMW M5 CS with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology is 710 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

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

  • SpecsM5 · CLA