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Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 vs Cupra Born: 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 · 2026 vs 2021 · 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 S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

2,570 €per year

7,2 L/100 km weighted · 17.13 € per 100 km · 1 082 L per year

Gap2,077 € per yearin favour of the Born (−81 %)≈ 874 L diesel
BCupra Born

493 €per year

16,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.29 € per 100 km · 2 465 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · SBB · BornGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,871 €420 €2,451 € · Born
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,570 €493 €2,077 € · Born
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,336 €583 €1,753 € · Born

Cumulative saving for the Born

1 year
2,077 €
3 years
6,230 €
5 years
10,383 €
10 years
20,766 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.9 L/100 km · 15.8 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Fully electric
Power
313 ch · 201 ch
Kerb weight
2,250 kg · 1,710 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Cupra Born is about 80% cheaper than the Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Cupra Born is 420 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

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

Yearly cost
  • SpecsS · Born