On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 eDrive40 is about 40% cheaper than the Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
887 €per year
23,9 kWh/100 km weighted · 5.91 € per 100 km · 1 254 L per year
| Profile | Split | AA · E | BB · i5 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 887 € | 591 € | 297 € · i5 |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 887 € | 554 € | 333 € · i5 |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 887 € | 525 € | 362 € · i5 |
Cumulative saving for the i5 eDrive40
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 eDrive40 is about 40% cheaper than the Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
BMW i5 eDrive40 offers more range: 512 km vs 90 km for Mercedes E 400 e 4MATIC (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.