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Tesla Model S P100D vs Mercedes EQS 450 V297: 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.

grand tourer · 2016 vs 2023 · 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 S P100D

614 €per year

20,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.09 € per 100 km · 3 068 kWh per year

Gap38 € per yearin favour of the EQS 450 (−6 %)≈ 17 L petrol 95
BMercedes EQS 450 V297

576 €per year

19,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.84 € per 100 km · 2 880 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · EQSGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway608 €579 €30 € · EQS
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway614 €576 €38 € · EQS
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway618 €593 €25 € · EQS

Cumulative saving for the EQS 450

1 year
38 €
3 years
113 €
5 years
188 €
10 years
375 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
20.5 kWh/100 km · 18.3 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
762 ch · 333 ch
Kerb weight
2,241 kg · 2,480 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S P100D and Mercedes EQS 450 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

Mercedes EQS 450 offers more range: 695 km vs 507 km for Tesla Model S P100D (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Mercedes EQS 450 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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