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Tesla Model S P85D vs Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254: 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 2025 · 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

Gap260 € per yearin favour of the GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology (−39 %)≈ 120 L petrol 95
BMercedes GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology X254

412 €per year

13,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.75 € per 100 km · 2 059 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · GLCGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway662 €351 €311 € · GLC
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway672 €412 €260 € · GLC
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway681 €487 €194 € · GLC

Cumulative saving for the GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology

1 year
260 €
3 years
781 €
5 years
1,302 €
10 years
2,604 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
22.5 kWh/100 km · 13.2 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
691 ch · 489 ch
Kerb weight
2,239 kg · 2,535 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology is about 40% cheaper than the Tesla Model S P85D with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology offers more range: 713 km vs 407 km for Tesla Model S P85D (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC 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.

Yearly cost
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