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Mercedes EQS 450 V297 vs Mercedes C 220 d W206: 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.

limousine · 2023 vs 2022 · 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 EQS 450 V297

576 €per year

19,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.84 € per 100 km · 2 880 kWh per year

Gap1,286 € per yearin favour of the EQS 450 (−69 %)≈ 541 L diesel
BMercedes C 220 d W206

1,862 €per year

5,2 L/100 km weighted · 12.41 € per 100 km · 784 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · EQSBB · CGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway579 €2,080 €1,502 € · EQS
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway576 €1,862 €1,286 € · EQS
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway593 €1,693 €1,100 € · EQS

Cumulative saving for the EQS 450

1 year
1,286 €
3 years
3,858 €
5 years
6,430 €
10 years
12,859 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
18.3 kWh/100 km · 5.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
333 ch · 200 ch
Kerb weight
2,480 kg · 1,640 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes EQS 450 is about 70% cheaper than the Mercedes C 220 d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Mercedes EQS 450 is 695 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Mercedes EQS 450 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.