Which fuel is cheapest per 100 km?
For a petrol car (or one that runs on E85 / LPG). E85 and LPG are cheaper per litre but you burn more of them: here is the real cost at today’s average prices.
Official prices updated vor 2 Min. Source: data.economie.gouv.fr
| Fuel | Average price | Consumption | Cost per 100 km | More than the cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E85Cheapest | 0,898 €/L | 8,8 L | 7,86 € | — |
| Autogas | 1,078 €/L | 8,4 L | 9,06 € | + 1,20 € |
| Super E10 | 2,047 €/L | 7,0 L | 14,33 € | + 6,47 € |
| Super E5 | 2,117 €/L | 7,0 L | 14,82 € | + 6,96 € |
| Super Plus | 2,167 €/L | 7,0 L | 15,17 € | + 7,31 € |
With 25 % extra consumption, E85 beats E10 as long as it costs less than 1,638 €/L (today: 0,898 €/L).
The extra consumption figures are rough (E85: often 20 to 30 %, LPG: 15 to 25 %) and depend on the vehicle. A diesel engine cannot run on petrol, so diesel is not compared here. E85 and LPG need a compatible or converted vehicle.