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Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology vs BMW 225d F22: 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 · 2025 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/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 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

Gap1,344 € per yearin favour of the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology (−78 %)≈ 566 L diesel
BBMW 225d F22

1,725 €per year

4,8 L/100 km weighted · 11.50 € per 100 km · 726 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · CLABB · 225dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway324 €1,866 €1,542 € · CLA
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway381 €1,725 €1,344 € · CLA
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway450 €1,614 €1,164 € · CLA

Cumulative saving for the CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology

1 year
1,344 €
3 years
4,032 €
5 years
6,721 €
10 years
13,441 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
12.2 kWh/100 km · 4.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
354 ch · 224 ch
Kerb weight
2,135 kg · 1,475 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology is about 80% cheaper than the BMW 225d 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.

  • SpecsCLA · 225d