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Tesla Model S P85D 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 · 2014 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 P85D

672 €per year

22,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.48 € per 100 km · 3 361 kWh per year

Gap96 € per yearin favour of the EQS 450 (−14 %)≈ 44 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 % motorway662 €579 €83 € · EQS
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway672 €576 €96 € · EQS
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway681 €593 €88 € · EQS

Cumulative saving for the EQS 450

1 year
96 €
3 years
289 €
5 years
481 €
10 years
962 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
22.5 kWh/100 km · 18.3 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
691 ch · 333 ch
Kerb weight
2,239 kg · 2,480 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes EQS 450 is about 15% cheaper than the Tesla Model S P85D with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Mercedes EQS 450 offers more range: 695 km vs 407 km for Tesla Model S P85D (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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