Volkswagen ID.Buzz People vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Diesel: running cost in Denmark
At 15.000 km/year charging at home, a Volkswagen ID.Buzz People costs about 4.873 kr./year to run versus 12.799 kr. for a Mercedes-Benz GLC Diesel — a saving of about 7.926 kr./year.
| Car | Type | Per 100 km | Per year | Cheapest setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen ID.Buzz People | EV | 32 kr. | 4.873 kr. | Cheapest to run |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC Diesel | Diesel | 85 kr. | 12.799 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 Volkswagen ID.Buzz People works out about 7.926 kr. cheaper to run than the Mercedes-Benz GLC Diesel — roughly 62% less. Per 100 km that's 32 kr. versus 85 kr.. The more you drive, the bigger the gap: at 25.000 km/year it's about 13.210 kr.. These are energy running costs only — not purchase price, insurance or servicing — on illustrative Danish prices.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a Volkswagen ID.Buzz People cheaper to run than a Mercedes-Benz GLC Diesel in Denmark?
- Yes — at 15.000 km/year charging at home, the Volkswagen ID.Buzz People costs about 4.873 kr./year versus 12.799 kr. for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Diesel, roughly 7.926 kr. (62%) less.
- How much does switching save at 25.000 km/year?
- At 25.000 km/year the Volkswagen ID.Buzz People costs about 8.122 kr. against 21.332 kr. for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Diesel — about 13.210 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.