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Model 3 Performance
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
521€
3,47 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 256 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 17,3 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,20 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 2601,6 kWh per year
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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 (0,20 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,47 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 256 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
5,85 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 431 L of petrol 95 per year
Tesla Model 3 Performance costs 357 €/an less in energy than Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 175 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
357 €
≈ 175 L petrol 95
3 years
1 070 €
≈ 526 L petrol 95
5 years
1 783 €
≈ 877 L petrol 95
10 years
3 566 €
≈ 1754 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Performance versus Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206. 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 · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 475 kWh | 0,035 €/km | 521 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 475 kWh | 0,069 €/km | 1 041 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 475 kWh | 0,104 €/km | 1 561 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 475 kWh | 0,043 €/km | 651 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 651 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 405 kWh | 0,165 €/km | 2 475 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 405 kWh | 0,165 €/km | 2 475 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 405 kWh | 0,165 €/km | 2 475 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 405 kWh | 0,165 €/km | 2 475 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 475 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model 3 Performance | C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 3,47 € | 5,43 € | 14,23 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 6,94 € | 22,01 € | 28,46 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 52,03 € | 71,72 € | 71,16 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 867,48 € | 3303,06 € | 2846,20 € |
Based on petrol 95 2,03 €/L · cons. Saloon petrol 7,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 40% cheaper than the Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Tesla Model 3 Performance offers more range: 547 km vs 94 km for Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.