On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes A 200 and BMW 218i Steptronic have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust
Fuel price
Petrol 95 : 2,03 €/L·Diesel : 2,25 €/L
prix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
| Profile | Split | A | 218i | Gap | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 2 101 € | 2 126 € | 25 € | Nearly level |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 1 880 € | 1 930 € | 50 € | Nearly level |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1 709 € | 1 778 € | 69 € | A |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes A 200 and BMW 218i Steptronic have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
The Mercedes A 200 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.