TeslaBEV
Model S 85
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
736€
4,91 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 370 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 23,4 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 3506,6 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
4,91 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 370 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 386 €/an less in energy than Tesla Model S 85, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 194 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
386 €
≈ 194 L petrol 95
3 years
1 158 €
≈ 582 L petrol 95
5 years
1 929 €
≈ 969 L petrol 95
10 years
3 858 €
≈ 1939 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for Mercedes CLA 250+ with EQ technology versus Tesla Model S 85. 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 km3 530 kWh | 0,049 €/km | 736 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 530 kWh | 0,070 €/km | 1 052 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 530 kWh | 0,105 €/km | 1 578 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 530 kWh | 0,055 €/km | 826 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 826 € | ||
| 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 Executive petrol / Compact petrol (~8,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | Model S 85 | Ref. Executive petrol | CLA 250+ with EQ technology | Ref. Compact petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 4,91 € | 15,92 € | 2,34 € | 12,94 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 9,82 € | 31,84 € | 4,67 € | 25,87 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 52,60 € | 79,60 € | 25,04 € | 64,67 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 1101,06 € | 3184,00 € | 524,13 € | 2587,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Executive petrol 8,0 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 50% cheaper than the Tesla Model S 85 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 426 km for Tesla Model S 85 (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.