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120d F40
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 242€
8,28 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 624 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 4,7 L/100km
- Fuel price
- 1,75 €/L
- Fuel used
- 709,5 L per year
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust
Fuel price
Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
8,28 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 624 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
8,60 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 648 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW 120d F40 costs 48 €/an less in energy than Audi A3 Sedan, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.
≈ 27 L of diesel saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
48 €
≈ 24 L petrol 95
3 years
143 €
≈ 72 L petrol 95
5 years
238 €
≈ 120 L petrol 95
10 years
476 €
≈ 239 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW 120d F40 versus Audi A3 Sedan. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
Projection over 15 000 km/year.
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel1,75 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,083 €/km | 1 242 € |
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel1,75 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,086 €/km | 1 289 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 120d 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 BMW 120d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.