Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Diesel: running cost in Denmark
At 15.000 km/year charging at home, a Mercedes-Benz CLA costs about 3.641 kr./year to run versus 11.901 kr. for a Mercedes-Benz CLA Diesel — a saving of about 8.260 kr./year.
| Car | Type | Per 100 km | Per year | Cheapest setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | EV | 24 kr. | 3.641 kr. | Cheapest to run |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA Diesel | Diesel | 79 kr. | 11.901 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 Mercedes-Benz CLA works out about 8.260 kr. cheaper to run than the Mercedes-Benz CLA Diesel — roughly 69% less. Per 100 km that's 24 kr. versus 79 kr.. The more you drive, the bigger the gap: at 25.000 km/year it's about 13.767 kr.. These are energy running costs only — not purchase price, insurance or servicing — on illustrative Danish prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a Mercedes-Benz CLA cheaper to run than a Mercedes-Benz CLA Diesel in Denmark?
- Yes — at 15.000 km/year charging at home, the Mercedes-Benz CLA costs about 3.641 kr./year versus 11.901 kr. for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Diesel, roughly 8.260 kr. (69%) less.
- How much does switching save at 25.000 km/year?
- At 25.000 km/year the Mercedes-Benz CLA costs about 6.068 kr. against 19.835 kr. for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Diesel — about 13.767 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.