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Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC X254 vs Porsche Macan GTS: 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.

family SUV · 2025 vs 2017 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/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 GLC 400 4MATIC X254

412 €per year

13,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.75 € per 100 km · 2 059 kWh per year

Gap3,618 € per yearin favour of the GLC 400 4MATIC (−90 %)≈ 1,667 L petrol 95
BPorsche Macan GTS

4,030 €per year

12,4 L/100 km weighted · 26.86 € per 100 km · 1 857 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · GLCBB · MacanGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway351 €4,319 €3,969 € · GLC
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway412 €4,030 €3,618 € · GLC
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway487 €3,724 €3,236 € · GLC

Cumulative saving for the GLC 400 4MATIC

1 year
3,618 €
3 years
10,853 €
5 years
18,088 €
10 years
36,176 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
13.2 kWh/100 km · 12.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
489 ch · 360 ch
Kerb weight
2,535 kg · 1,895 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC is about 90% cheaper than the Porsche Macan GTS with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC is 713 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

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