On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW X3 M40d and Audi Q5 Sportback 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 | X3 | Q5 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 2,395 € | 2,241 € | 155 € · Q5 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 2,254 € | 2,190 € | Nearly level |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 2,153 € | 2,088 € | 65 € · Q5 |
Cumulative saving for the Q5 Sportback
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW X3 M40d and Audi Q5 Sportback have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
The Audi Q5 Sportback is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.