2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
S 580e 4MATIC AWD vs S 500 4MATIC AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
61.5years to pay back
- Plug-in: $8,050 more. Saves $131 a year.
- Break-even: 737,500 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh. Plug-ins: 50% of miles on electricity.
Every plug-in pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 580e 4MATIC AWD S 500 4MATIC AWD | $122,550 $114,500 | 23 mpg, 69 kWh/100 mi 23 mpg | $1,539 $1,670 | $8,050 | $131 | 61.5 years | Gas, $7,264 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $7.84.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 122,900.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 510 hp | 429 hp | +81 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.4 cu ft | 19.4 cu ft | -7.0 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 12.9 cu ft | 12.9 cu ft | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree