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Model 3 Long Range AWD
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
522€
3,48 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 262 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 16,6 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2486,3 kWh per year
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,48 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 262 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2,34 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 176 L of petrol 95 per year
Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology costs 172 €/an less in energy than Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 86 L of petrol 95 saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
172 €
≈ 86 L petrol 95
3 years
515 €
≈ 259 L petrol 95
5 years
858 €
≈ 431 L petrol 95
10 years
1 716 €
≈ 862 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology versus Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 400 kWh | 0,035 €/km | 522 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 400 kWh | 0,050 €/km | 746 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 400 kWh | 0,075 €/km | 1 119 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 400 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 586 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 586 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 605 kWh | 0,023 €/km | 351 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 605 kWh | 0,033 €/km | 501 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 605 kWh | 0,050 €/km | 751 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km1 605 kWh | 0,026 €/km | 393 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 393 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol / Compact petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model 3 Long Range AWD | Ref. Saloon petrol | CLA 250+ with EQ technology | Ref. Compact petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,48 € | 13,93 € | 2,34 € | 12,94 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 6,96 € | 27,86 € | 4,67 € | 25,87 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 37,29 € | 69,65 € | 25,04 € | 64,67 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 780,68 € | 2786,00 € | 524,13 € | 2587,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km · cons. Compact petrol 6,5 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology is about 35% cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology offers more range: 792 km vs 560 km for Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.