On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3 is about 75% cheaper than the Audi A5 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | A5 | i3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 1,838 € | 348 € | 1,490 € · i3 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 1,797 € | 409 € | 1,388 € · i3 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1,714 € | 484 € | 1,230 € · i3 |
Cumulative saving for the i3
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3 is about 75% cheaper than the Audi A5 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the BMW i3 is 359 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The BMW i3 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.