Mercedes-Benz EQE vs BMW 5-Serie Petrol: running cost in Denmark
At 15.000 km/year charging at home, a Mercedes-Benz EQE costs about 5.017 kr./year to run versus 16.229 kr. for a BMW 5-Serie Petrol — a saving of about 11.212 kr./year.
| Car | Type | Per 100 km | Per year | Cheapest setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | EV | 33 kr. | 5.017 kr. | Cheapest to run |
| BMW 5-Serie Petrol | Petrol | 108 kr. | 16.229 kr. | — |
Assumptions: 15.000 km/year, home charging, electricity 1,72 kr./kWh, petrol 17,45 kr./L, 90% charge efficiency.
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Summary
Over a year at 15.000 km, the Mercedes-Benz EQE works out about 11.212 kr. cheaper to run than the BMW 5-Serie Petrol — roughly 69% less. Per 100 km that's 33 kr. versus 108 kr.. The more you drive, the bigger the gap: at 25.000 km/year it's about 18.686 kr.. These are energy running costs only — not purchase price, insurance or servicing — on illustrative Danish prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a Mercedes-Benz EQE cheaper to run than a BMW 5-Serie Petrol in Denmark?
- Yes — at 15.000 km/year charging at home, the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs about 5.017 kr./year versus 16.229 kr. for the BMW 5-Serie Petrol, roughly 11.212 kr. (69%) less.
- How much does switching save at 25.000 km/year?
- At 25.000 km/year the Mercedes-Benz EQE costs about 8.361 kr. against 27.048 kr. for the BMW 5-Serie Petrol — about 18.686 kr. a year.
- What's included in these running costs?
- Energy only: electricity at 1,72 kr./kWh and petrol at 17,45 kr./L, with 90% charging efficiency and 15.000 km/year. Purchase price, insurance and servicing aren't included, and prices are illustrative.