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Audi e-tron GT quattro vs BMW 540i xDrive G30: 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.

grand tourer · 2026 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · 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
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

AAudi e-tron GT quattro

381 €per year

12,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.54 € per 100 km · 1 903 kWh per year

Gap2,386 € per yearin favour of the e-tron GT quattro (−86 %)≈ 1,100 L petrol 95
BBMW 540i xDrive G30

2,767 €per year

8,5 L/100 km weighted · 18.45 € per 100 km · 1 275 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · e-tronBB · 540iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway324 €3,174 €2,850 € · e-tron
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway381 €2,767 €2,386 € · e-tron
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway450 €2,461 €2,010 € · e-tron

Cumulative saving for the e-tron GT quattro

1 year
2,386 €
3 years
7,158 €
5 years
11,930 €
10 years
23,859 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
12.2 L/100 km · 8.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
577 ch · 340 ch
Kerb weight
2,280 kg · 1,765 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi e-tron GT quattro is about 85% cheaper than the BMW 540i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Audi e-tron GT quattro is 574 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Audi e-tron GT quattro is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

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