On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 220d xDrive and Audi A3 Sedan 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 | 220d | A3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 1,754 € | 1,849 € | 95 € · 220d |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 1,658 € | 1,655 € | Nearly level |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1,587 € | 1,504 € | 83 € · A3 |
Cumulative saving for the A3 Sedan
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 220d xDrive and Audi A3 Sedan have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
The Audi A3 Sedan is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.