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Mercedes S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 vs BMW 225d F22: 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 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/L · 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

Result · yearly energy cost

AMercedes S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

3,095 €per year

9,5 L/100 km weighted · 20.64 € per 100 km · 1 426 L per year

Gap1,370 € per yearin favour of the 225d (−44 %)≈ 632 L petrol 95
BBMW 225d F22

1,725 €per year

4,8 L/100 km weighted · 11.50 € per 100 km · 726 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · SBB · 225dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,458 €1,866 €1,592 € · 225d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway3,095 €1,725 €1,370 € · 225d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,814 €1,614 €1,199 € · 225d

Cumulative saving for the 225d

1 year
1,370 €
3 years
4,111 €
5 years
6,852 €
10 years
13,704 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
9.1 L/100 km · 4.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Combustion
Power
449 ch · 224 ch
Kerb weight
2,195 kg · 1,475 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 225d is about 45% cheaper than the Mercedes S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 225d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.