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Audi RS 3 Sedan vs BMW M140i xDrive F20LCI: 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

Gap205 € per yearin favour of the M140i xDrive (−7 %)≈ 95 L petrol 95
BBMW M140i xDrive F20LCI

2,731 €per year

8,4 L/100 km weighted · 18.21 € per 100 km · 1 258 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · RS 3BB · M140iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,004 €3,063 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,936 €2,731 €205 € · M140i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,800 €2,477 €323 € · M140i

Cumulative saving for the M140i xDrive

1 year
205 €
3 years
615 €
5 years
1,026 €
10 years
2,051 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
9.3 L/100 km · 8.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
400 ch · 340 ch
Kerb weight
1,565 kg · 1,540 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi RS 3 Sedan and BMW M140i xDrive have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW M140i xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.