On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A4 40 TDI and BMW 318d Steptronic have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | A4 40 | 318d | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 1,849 € | 1,629 € | 220 € · 318d |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 1,655 € | 1,546 € | 108 € · 318d |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1,504 € | 1,482 € | Nearly level |
Cumulative saving for the 318d Steptronic
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A4 40 TDI and BMW 318d Steptronic have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
The BMW 318d Steptronic is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.