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Tesla Model X Performance vs Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology W463: 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.

large SUV · 2020 vs 2024 · 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 X Performance

666 €per year

22,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.44 € per 100 km · 3 328 kWh per year

Gap99 € per yearin favour of the Model X Performance (−13 %)≈ 46 L petrol 95
BMercedes G 580 with EQ technology W463

765 €per year

25,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 5.10 € per 100 km · 3 822 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · GGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway640 €651 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway666 €765 €99 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway662 €905 €242 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model X Performance

1 year
99 €
3 years
296 €
5 years
494 €
10 years
988 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
23.6 kWh/100 km · 24.5 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
778 ch · 587 ch
Kerb weight
2,459 kg · 1,399 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model X Performance is about 15% cheaper than the Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Tesla Model X Performance offers more range: 487 km vs 473 km for Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Tesla Model X Performance 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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