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Mercedes V 300 d 4MATIC vs BMW 216d F44: 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.

MPV · 2024 vs 2021 · 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 V 300 d 4MATIC

2,959 €per year

9,1 L/100 km weighted · 19.73 € per 100 km · 1 364 L per year

Gap1,462 € per yearin favour of the 216d (−49 %)≈ 674 L petrol 95
BBMW 216d F44

1,497 €per year

4,2 L/100 km weighted · 9.98 € per 100 km · 630 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · VBB · 216dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,306 €1,604 €1,702 € · 216d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,959 €1,497 €1,462 € · 216d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,690 €1,411 €1,279 € · 216d

Cumulative saving for the 216d

1 year
1,462 €
3 years
4,387 €
5 years
7,312 €
10 years
14,624 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
8.7 L/100 km · 4.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
245 ch · 116 ch
Kerb weight
2,312 kg · 1,425 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 216d is about 50% cheaper than the Mercedes V 300 d 4MATIC with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 216d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.