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Mercedes S 580 e 4MATIC W223 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance: 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 · 2024 vs 2024 · 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 580 e 4MATIC W223

Comparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.

26,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 4 009 kWh per year

GapComparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.
BTesla Model 3 Performance

520 €per year

17,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.47 € per 100 km · 2 600 kWh per year

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
25.7 kWh/100 km · 16.7 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Plug-in hybrid · Fully electric
Power
510 ch · 510 ch
Kerb weight
2,470 kg · 1,844 kg

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Frequently asked questions

Tesla Model 3 Performance offers more range: 547 km vs 93 km for Mercedes S 580 e 4MATIC (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.