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Audi A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW vs BMW 116i F40: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

compact · 2026 vs 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement

Result · yearly energy cost

AAudi A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW

1,925 €per year

5,9 L/100 km weighted · 12.84 € per 100 km · 887 L per year

Gap129 € per yearin favour of the A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW (−6 %)≈ 59 L petrol 95
BBMW 116i F40

2,054 €per year

6,3 L/100 km weighted · 13.69 € per 100 km · 947 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · A3BB · 116iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,969 €2,283 €314 € · A3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,925 €2,054 €129 € · A3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,836 €1,888 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW

1 year
129 €
3 years
386 €
5 years
643 €
10 years
1,285 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.1 L/100 km · 6.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
116 ch · 109 ch
Kerb weight
1,285 kg · 1,340 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW and BMW 116i have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The Audi A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.