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Audi Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW vs BMW X3 xDrive20d G01: 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.

compact SUV · 2021 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/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 Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW

400 €per year

13,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.66 € per 100 km · 1 997 kWh per year

Gap1,643 € per yearin favour of the Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW (−80 %)≈ 691 L diesel
BBMW X3 xDrive20d G01

2,042 €per year

5,7 L/100 km weighted · 13.61 € per 100 km · 860 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Q4 40BB · X3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway340 €2,163 €1,823 € · Q4 40
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway400 €2,042 €1,643 € · Q4 40
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway473 €1,950 €1,477 € · Q4 40

Cumulative saving for the Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW

1 year
1,643 €
3 years
4,928 €
5 years
8,213 €
10 years
16,426 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
12.8 L/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
201 ch · 190 ch
Kerb weight
2,125 kg · 1,750 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW is about 80% cheaper than the BMW X3 xDrive20d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Audi Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW is 370 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Audi Q4 40 e-tron 150 kW 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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