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Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD vs Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223: 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.

saloon · 2019 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/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

ATesla Model 3 Long Range AWD

497 €per year

16,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.32 € per 100 km · 2 486 kWh per year

Gap2,072 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 Long Range AWD (−81 %)≈ 872 L diesel
BMercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

2,570 €per year

7,2 L/100 km weighted · 17.13 € per 100 km · 1 082 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Model 3BB · SGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway489 €2,871 €2,382 € · Model 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway497 €2,570 €2,072 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway519 €2,336 €1,817 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Long Range AWD

1 year
2,072 €
3 years
6,217 €
5 years
10,362 €
10 years
20,723 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
16.0 kWh/100 km · 6.9 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
346 ch · 313 ch
Kerb weight
1,847 kg · 2,250 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is about 80% cheaper than the Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is 560 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model 3 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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