On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and BMW i3 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
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
Charging type
| Profile | Split | A6 | i3 | Gap | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 372 € | 348 € | 24 € | i3 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 437 € | 409 € | 28 € | i3 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 517 € | 484 € | 33 € | i3 |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and BMW i3 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron offers more range: 616 km vs 359 km for BMW i3 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
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.