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
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Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2,66 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 201 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,50 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 264 L of petrol 95 per year
Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology costs 126 €/an less in energy than Renault Megane E-Tech Electric, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 63 L of petrol 95 saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
126 €
≈ 63 L petrol 95
3 years
378 €
≈ 190 L petrol 95
5 years
630 €
≈ 317 L petrol 95
10 years
1 261 €
≈ 633 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology versus Renault Megane E-Tech Electric. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,027 €/km | 400 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,038 €/km | 571 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,057 €/km | 856 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km1 830 kWh | 0,030 €/km | 448 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 448 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,035 €/km | 526 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,050 €/km | 751 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,075 €/km | 1 127 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 370 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 590 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 590 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Compact petrol (~6,5 L/100km).
| Scenario | CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology | Megane E-Tech Electric | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 2,66 € | 3,50 € | 12,94 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 5,33 € | 7,01 € | 25,87 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 28,55 € | 37,55 € | 64,67 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 597,60 € | 786,10 € | 2587,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Compact petrol 6,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology is about 25% cheaper than the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology offers more range: 710 km vs 470 km for Renault Megane E-Tech Electric (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
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.
