Find your ideal type of motorization
No mater whether you decided to purchase a Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, VW or any other brand the right choice of motorization is very important. Every type of motorization petrol, diesel, hybrid or electro has its advantages. We prepared some information how to choose the type of motorisation that suits your needs and driving style the best.
Petrol
Petrol
Ideal commuting distance |
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| Regular commuting, i.e. several short daily trips up to 100 km as well as occasional long trips (e.g. vacations) |
annual mileage |
| Up to 20,000 km per Year |
Range |
| Up to 1,000 km (depending on model and driving style) |
Maintenance costs |
| Low to moderate depending on model and motorization. |
Ideal commuting distance |
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| Regular commuting, i.e. daily trips of more than 150 km as well as frequent long trips (e.g. vacations) |
annual mileage |
| More than 20,000 km per year |
Range |
| Up to 1,500 km (depending on model and driving style) |
CHARGING OPTION |
| Due to the high mileage, we recommend diesel drive technology even if charging option is available. |
Maintenance costs |
| Moderate to high depending on model and motorization. Please keep in mind that modern diesel engines are using very complicated fuel delivery and exhaust gas after treatment systems. Exhaust gas after treatment systems such as Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), AdBlue® injection and Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) are very expensive to repair. |
Ideal commuting distance |
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| Daily commute up to 80 km + long distances |
Range |
| Up to 650 km, of which up to 66 km electric (everyday range) |
CHARGING OPTION |
| You have a charging option at the start and/or destination (or you can retrofit one). With regard to optimal charging costs, we recommend a charging option at home. |
Maintenance costs |
| Low to high depending on model and motorization |
Ideal commuting distance |
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| Ideal for commuting and driving mid-range distances up to regular long distance rides . |
Range |
| Between 285 and 590 km |
CHARGING OPTION |
| You have a charging option at the start and/or destination (or you can retrofit one). With regard to optimal charging costs, we recommend a charging option at home. |
Maintenance costs |
| At this point not enough data is available for costs evaluation |
