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Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206 vs Tesla Model S 85: 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.

saloon · 2024 vs 2012 · 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

AMercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon W206

Comparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.

23,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 3 541 kWh per year

GapComparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.
BTesla Model S 85

702 €per year

23,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.68 € per 100 km · 3 507 kWh per year

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
22.7 kWh/100 km · 23.5 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Plug-in hybrid · Fully electric
Power
381 ch · 362 ch
Kerb weight
2,130 kg · 2,108 kg

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Frequently asked questions

Tesla Model S 85 offers more range: 426 km vs 94 km for Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Saloon (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.