On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC and BMW i3 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 and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.
412 €per year
13,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.75 € per 100 km · 2 059 kWh per year
| Profile | Split | AA · GLC | BB · i3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 351 € | 348 € | Nearly level |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 412 € | 409 € | Nearly level |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 487 € | 484 € | Nearly level |
Cumulative saving for the i3
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC and BMW i3 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC offers more range: 713 km vs 359 km for BMW i3 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i3 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.