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Super E5 & E10 head-to-head
National average for both fuel types, weekly trend, and the answer to: which fuel suits my car?
National average · Last 3 days
E5 vs. E10 — current price comparison
€1.937
per litre
€1.878
per litre
6.0 ct/L — this is how much cheaper E10 is than E5 right now. On a 50-litre tank that's ~€2.98 saved per fill-up.
What does E10 really save?
Compares the current E5/E10 price gap with the estimated 1% extra E10 consumption. If live prices are missing, we use ADAC's typical 6 ct/L spread.
E10 price advantage
6.0 ct/L
Annual cost with E5
€2,325
Annual cost with E10
€2,276
Estimated annual savings
€49
E10 consumption penalty: 1% · E10 remains cheaper after the consumption effect.
ADAC E10 guidanceADAC: E10 is often around 6 ct/L cheaper; extra consumption is usually about 1%.
The difference
E5 or E10 — which is better for my car?
Super E10
10% bioethanol
- Cheaper than E5 (approx. 2–5 ct/L)
- Compatible with ~95% of petrol cars
- More eco-friendly due to bio content
- Slightly lower energy content
- Not suitable for older vehicles (pre-2000)
Super E5
5% bioethanol
- Universal compatibility — every vehicle
- Slightly higher energy content per litre
- Recommended for classic cars & motorbikes
- Required for vehicles without E10 approval
- More expensive than E10 — no benefit if E10 fits
💡 Recommendation:
Most modern cars can use E10 — check your fuel cap sticker or owner's manual. If E10 is approved for your car, use it and save up to €50 per year.
Save on every fill-up
When to get cheap petrol?
Best time of day
kurz vor 12:00 Uhr
Since the April rule, this is the key comparison window before the only daily mark-up. Later reductions can still happen in the afternoon and evening.
Cheapest days
Mon–Wed cheap · Fri–Sat expensive · Based on ADAC data
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