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Home›Consumption›Audi A5 vs BMW 520d

Consumption comparison

Audi A5 Sedan vs BMW 520d xDrive G30: how much do I save per year?

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

AudiDiesel

A5 Sedan

60 L · 2026

5,5 L/100km

VS
BMWDieselMost economical

520d xDrive G30

66 L · 2020

4,5 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

A5 Sedan

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 400€

9,33 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 704 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
5,3 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
800,1 L per year
BMWPetrolMost economical

520d xDrive G30

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 215€

8,10 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 611 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,6 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
694,5 L per year
Annual gap 520d xDrive vs A5 Sedan+185 €/an≈ 106 L diesel

BMW 520d xDrive G30 costs 185 €/an less in energy than Audi A5 Sedan, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 106 L of diesel 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

185 €

≈ 93 L petrol 95

3 years

554 €

≈ 278 L petrol 95

5 years

924 €

≈ 464 L petrol 95

10 years

1 847 €

≈ 928 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 520d xDrive G30 versus Audi A5 Sedan. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

Audi

A5 Sedan

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,093 €/km1 400 €
BMW

520d xDrive G30

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,081 €/km1 215 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520d xDrive is about 20% cheaper than the Audi A5 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.

The BMW 520d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.