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Audi A4 40 TFSI vs BMW 318i Touring G20: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

saloon · 2020 vs 2020 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement

Result · yearly energy cost

AAudi A4 40 TFSI

2,177 €per year

6,7 L/100 km weighted · 14.51 € per 100 km · 1 003 L per year

Gap97 € per yearin favour of the 318i Touring (−4 %)≈ 45 L petrol 95
BBMW 318i Touring G20

2,080 €per year

6,4 L/100 km weighted · 13.87 € per 100 km · 959 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · A4 40BB · 318iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,432 €2,257 €175 € · 318i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,177 €2,080 €97 € · 318i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,979 €1,940 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 318i Touring

1 year
97 €
3 years
291 €
5 years
485 €
10 years
970 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.4 L/100 km · 6.2 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
190 ch · 156 ch
Kerb weight
1,515 kg · 1,570 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A4 40 TFSI and BMW 318i Touring have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 318i Touring is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.