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Tesla Model 3 RWD vs MG5 Long Range FWD: 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 · 2024 vs 2022 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ATesla Model 3 RWD

423 €per year

14,1 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.82 € per 100 km · 2 113 kWh per year

Gap123 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 RWD (−23 %)≈ 57 L petrol 95
BMG5 Long Range FWD

546 €per year

18,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.64 € per 100 km · 2 730 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Model 3BB · 5Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway417 €465 €48 € · Model 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway423 €546 €123 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway448 €646 €198 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 RWD

1 year
123 €
3 years
370 €
5 years
617 €
10 years
1,235 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
13.2 kWh/100 km · 17.5 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
282 ch · 204 ch
Kerb weight
1,752 kg · 1,700 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 RWD is about 25% cheaper than the MG5 Long Range FWD with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Tesla Model 3 RWD offers more range: 513 km vs 330 km for MG5 Long Range FWD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Tesla Model 3 RWD 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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