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Tesla Model X Performance vs Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 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.

large SUV · 2020 vs 2023 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/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 X Performance

666 €per year

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

Gap1,531 € per yearin favour of the Model X Performance (−70 %)≈ 645 L diesel
BMercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC X254

2,197 €per year

6,2 L/100 km weighted · 14.65 € per 100 km · 925 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · GLCGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway640 €2,455 €1,815 € · Model
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway666 €2,197 €1,531 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway662 €1,998 €1,335 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model X Performance

1 year
1,531 €
3 years
4,594 €
5 years
7,657 €
10 years
15,314 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
23.6 kWh/100 km · 5.9 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
778 ch · 197 ch
Kerb weight
2,459 kg · 1,910 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model X Performance is about 70% cheaper than the Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model X Performance is 487 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

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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