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Home›Consumption›Audi A3 vs BMW 116d

Consumption comparison

Audi A3 Sedan vs BMW 116d F40: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

AudiPetrol

A3 Sedan

50 L · 2026

6,0 L/100km

VS
BMWDieselMost economical

116d F40

42 L · 2019

4,2 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

AudiPetrol

A3 Sedan

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 755€

11,70 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 882 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
5,9 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
882,0 L per year
BMWPetrolMost economical

116d F40

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 089€

7,26 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 547 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,2 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
622,5 L per year
Annual gap 116d vs A3 Sedan+666 €/an≈ 335 L petrol 95

BMW 116d F40 costs 666 €/an less in energy than Audi A3 Sedan, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 335 L of petrol 95 saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

666 €

≈ 335 L petrol 95

3 years

1 997 €

≈ 1004 L petrol 95

5 years

3 329 €

≈ 1673 L petrol 95

10 years

6 658 €

≈ 3346 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 116d F40 versus Audi A3 Sedan. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

Audi

A3 Sedan

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,117 €/km1 755 €
BMW

116d F40

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,073 €/km1 089 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 116d is about 40% cheaper than the Audi A3 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 116d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.