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Mercedes A 200 d W177 vs BMW 116i F40: 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.

compact · 2019 vs 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Petrol 95 2.17 €/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

AMercedes A 200 d W177

1,676 €per year

4,7 L/100 km weighted · 11.17 € per 100 km · 705 L per year

Gap378 € per yearin favour of the A 200 d (−18 %)≈ 174 L petrol 95
BBMW 116i F40

2,054 €per year

6,3 L/100 km weighted · 13.69 € per 100 km · 947 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ABB · 116iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,872 €2,283 €411 € · A
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,676 €2,054 €378 € · A
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,524 €1,888 €364 € · A

Cumulative saving for the A 200 d

1 year
378 €
3 years
1,134 €
5 years
1,890 €
10 years
3,779 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.5 L/100 km · 6.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
150 ch · 109 ch
Kerb weight
1,430 kg · 1,340 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes A 200 d is about 20% cheaper than the BMW 116i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The Mercedes A 200 d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.