On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC and Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.
906 €per year
23,9 kWh/100 km weighted · 6.04 € per 100 km · 1 254 L per year
911 €per year
16,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 6.08 € per 100 km · 2 069 L per year
| Profile | Split | AA · E | BB · A3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 906 € | 911 € | Nearly level |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 906 € | 911 € | Nearly level |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 906 € | 911 € | Nearly level |
Cumulative saving for the E 400 e 4MATIC
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC and Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e 200 kW offers more range: 124 km vs 90 km for Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.