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Tesla Model S Plaid vs Mercedes S 450 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223: 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 · 2023 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ATesla Model S Plaid

560 €per year

18,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.73 € per 100 km · 2 799 kWh per year

Gap2,501 € per yearin favour of the Model S Plaid (−82 %)≈ 1,153 L petrol 95
BMercedes S 450 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

3,061 €per year

9,4 L/100 km weighted · 20.41 € per 100 km · 1 411 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · SGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway543 €3,420 €2,877 € · Model
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway560 €3,061 €2,501 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway577 €2,783 €2,206 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model S Plaid

1 year
2,501 €
3 years
7,503 €
5 years
12,506 €
10 years
25,012 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
18.7 kWh/100 km · 9.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
1,020 ch · 381 ch
Kerb weight
2,162 kg · 2,185 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Plaid is about 80% cheaper than the Mercedes S 450 4MATIC Limousine Langversion with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model S Plaid is 600 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model S Plaid 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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