Consumption comparison
Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
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 (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
5,91 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 436 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
10,76 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 794 L of petrol 95 per year
Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC W214 costs 727 €/an less in energy than BMW 220d xDrive Active Tourer F44, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 324 L of diesel saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
727 €
≈ 357 L petrol 95
3 years
2 180 €
≈ 1072 L petrol 95
5 years
3 633 €
≈ 1787 L petrol 95
10 years
7 266 €
≈ 3574 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC W214 versus BMW 220d xDrive Active Tourer F44. 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 450 kWh | 0,169 €/km | 2 538 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 450 kWh | 0,169 €/km | 2 538 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 450 kWh | 0,169 €/km | 2 538 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 450 kWh | 0,169 €/km | 2 538 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 538 € | ||
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel2,25 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,108 €/km | 1 614 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC is about 45% cheaper than the BMW 220d xDrive Active Tourer with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC is 90 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
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.
