BMW I5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Diesel: running cost in Denmark
At 15.000 km/year charging at home, a BMW I5 costs about 4.701 kr./year to run versus 11.228 kr. for a Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Diesel — a saving of about 6.526 kr./year.
| Car | Type | Per 100 km | Per year | Cheapest setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW I5 | EV | 31 kr. | 4.701 kr. | Cheapest to run |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Diesel | Diesel | 75 kr. | 11.228 kr. | — |
Assumptions: 15.000 km/year, home charging, electricity 1,72 kr./kWh, diesel 14,97 kr./L, 90% charge efficiency.
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Summary
Over a year at 15.000 km, the BMW I5 works out about 6.526 kr. cheaper to run than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Diesel — roughly 58% less. Per 100 km that's 31 kr. versus 75 kr.. The more you drive, the bigger the gap: at 25.000 km/year it's about 10.877 kr.. These are energy running costs only — not purchase price, insurance or servicing — on illustrative Danish prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a BMW I5 cheaper to run than a Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Diesel in Denmark?
- Yes — at 15.000 km/year charging at home, the BMW I5 costs about 4.701 kr./year versus 11.228 kr. for the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Diesel, roughly 6.526 kr. (58%) less.
- How much does switching save at 25.000 km/year?
- At 25.000 km/year the BMW I5 costs about 7.836 kr. against 18.713 kr. for the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Diesel — about 10.877 kr. a year.
- What's included in these running costs?
- Energy only: electricity at 1,72 kr./kWh and diesel at 14,97 kr./L, with 90% charging efficiency and 15.000 km/year. Purchase price, insurance and servicing aren't included, and prices are illustrative.