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Audi RS 3 Sedan vs BMW 216i F22: 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 · 2026 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · 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

Result · yearly energy cost

AAudi RS 3 Sedan

2,936 €per year

9,0 L/100 km weighted · 19.57 € per 100 km · 1 353 L per year

Gap983 € per yearin favour of the 216i (−33 %)≈ 453 L petrol 95
BBMW 216i F22

1,953 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 13.02 € per 100 km · 900 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · RS 3BB · 216iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,004 €2,148 €855 € · 216i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,936 €1,953 €983 € · 216i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,800 €1,797 €1,003 € · 216i

Cumulative saving for the 216i

1 year
983 €
3 years
2,949 €
5 years
4,915 €
10 years
9,830 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
9.3 L/100 km · 5.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
400 ch · 109 ch
Kerb weight
1,565 kg · 1,350 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 216i is about 35% cheaper than the Audi RS 3 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 216i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.