Petrol compact
Estimated vehicle tax per year: €109.40
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Car tax calculator Germany
Annual motor vehicle tax based on engine displacement and CO2 value – for petrol and diesel engines.
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Diesel
Estimated vehicle tax per year: €306.50
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Estimated vehicle tax per year: €188.10
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Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles is the calculator intended for?
For petrol and diesel cars according to the well-known system with displacement and CO2 proportion.
Is the result binding?
No. The customs tax assessment remains decisive.
Why does initial registration matter?
Because different taxation rules sometimes apply to older vehicles.
Can I also charge for electric cars?
No, this initial version is deliberately limited to petrol and diesel cars.
How is the CO2 share calculated?
The calculator uses progressive levels above the allowance.
What is the composition of motor vehicle tax?
It consists of a displacement share for every 100 cc and a CO2 share above a tax allowance. Both parts are added together.
Do diesel engines pay more vehicle tax than petrol engines?
Yes. A higher displacement rate per 100 cc applies to diesel cars than to petrol engines. However, fuel at the gas station is often cheaper.
How high is the CO2 allowance?
For newer registrations, the first 95 g/km CO2 remain tax-free. The staggered CO2 share only applies above this allowance.
Are electric cars exempt from vehicle tax?
Purely electric cars are exempt from motor vehicle tax until a legally specified deadline. This calculator is designed for gasoline and diesel engines.
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Sources and notes
Rule status and context
- source
- Customs
- Stand
- checked on Apr 21, 2026, valid from Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
- Note
- Calculation for cars with gasoline or diesel engines and first registration from July 1, 2009. Special cases such as mobile homes or electric exemptions are not fully modeled in the initial version.