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Mercedes S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 vs Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD: 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 2022 · 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 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223

3,095 €per year

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

Gap2,586 € per yearin favour of the Model Y Long Range AWD (−84 %)≈ 1,192 L petrol 95
BTesla Model Y Long Range AWD

509 €per year

17,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.40 € per 100 km · 2 545 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · SBB · ModelGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,458 €498 €2,961 € · Model
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway3,095 €509 €2,586 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,814 €523 €2,291 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model Y Long Range AWD

1 year
2,586 €
3 years
7,758 €
5 years
12,930 €
10 years
25,860 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
9.1 L/100 km · 16.9 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Fully electric
Power
449 ch · 384 ch
Kerb weight
2,195 kg · 2,003 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD is about 85% cheaper than the Mercedes S 500 4MATIC Saloon, long version with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD is 542 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 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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