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Mercedes S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 vs BMW 740e iPerformance G11: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

limousine · 2026 vs 2018 · 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 S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223

3,061 €per year

9,4 L/100 km weighted · 20.41 € per 100 km · 1 411 L per year

Gap1,787 € per yearin favour of the 740e iPerformance (−58 %)≈ 824 L petrol 95
BBMW 740e iPerformance G11

1,274 €per year

21,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 8.49 € per 100 km · 1 452 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · SBB · 740eGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,420 €1,274 €2,146 € · 740e
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway3,061 €1,274 €1,787 € · 740e
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,783 €1,274 €1,509 € · 740e

Cumulative saving for the 740e iPerformance

1 year
1,787 €
3 years
5,362 €
5 years
8,937 €
10 years
17,874 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
9.0 L/100 km · 21.0 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Plug-in hybrid
Power
381 ch · 326 ch
Kerb weight
2,185 kg · 1,900 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 740e iPerformance is about 60% cheaper than the Mercedes S 450 4MATIC Saloon, long version with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the BMW 740e iPerformance is 41 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The BMW 740e iPerformance 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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  • SpecsS · 740e