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Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC X254 vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD: 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 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

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

Gap57 € per yearin favour of the GLC 400 4MATIC (−12 %)≈ 26 L petrol 95
BTesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

469 €per year

15,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.13 € per 100 km · 2 345 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · GLCBB · Model 3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway351 €472 €122 € · GLC
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway412 €469 €57 € · GLC
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway487 €486 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the GLC 400 4MATIC

1 year
57 €
3 years
172 €
5 years
286 €
10 years
572 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
13.2 kWh/100 km · 14.7 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
489 ch · 258 ch
Kerb weight
2,535 kg · 1,730 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC is about 10% cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC offers more range: 713 km vs 600 km for Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

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.

Specs
GLC
· Model 3