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Mercedes G 580 W463 vs Audi A5 Sedan: 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.

luxury SUV · 2024 vs 2026 · 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 G 580 W463

765 €per year

25,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 5.10 € per 100 km · 3 822 kWh per year

Gap1,136 € per yearin favour of the G 580 (−60 %)≈ 478 L diesel
BAudi A5 Sedan

1,901 €per year

5,3 L/100 km weighted · 12.67 € per 100 km · 800 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · GBB · A5Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway651 €1,944 €1,294 € · G
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway765 €1,901 €1,136 € · G
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway905 €1,813 €909 € · G

Cumulative saving for the G 580

1 year
1,136 €
3 years
3,408 €
5 years
5,681 €
10 years
11,361 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
24.5 kWh/100 km · 5.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
587 ch · 204 ch
Kerb weight
1,399 kg · 1,820 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes G 580 is about 60% cheaper than the Audi A5 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Mercedes G 580 is 473 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Mercedes G 580 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.