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Audi RS 5 Sedan vs BMW 520e G30: how much do I save per year? Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
MotorwayRange & charging Performance0-100, top speed ConsumptionAnnual TCO Low mileage 8 000 km/year Average 15 000 km/year High mileage 25 000 km/year
5 000 km 50 000 km
Charging type
Home 0,21 €/kWh Public station 0,30 €/kWh Fast 0,45 €/kWh
Methodology
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Audi PHEV
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 614 €
10,76 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 811 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 8550.000000000002 km · 330,37 € Combustion mode 6449.999999999999 km · 1283,55 € Weighted EV cons. 19,1 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 10,4 L/100km BMW PHEV Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 092 €
7,28 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 549 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11623.222748815166 km · 524,79 € Combustion mode 3376.7772511848348 km · 567,15 € Weighted EV cons. 22,4 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 8,8 L/100km Annual gap 520e vs RS 5 Sedan +522 €/an ≈ 262 L petrol 95
BMW 520e G30 costs 522 €/an less in energy than Audi RS 5 Sedan , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 262 L of petrol 95 saved per year
By charging mix: Home +522 €/an AC station +522 €/an Fast DC +522 €/an Your savings over the ownership period Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
5 000 15 000 20 000 30 000 50 000
1 year
522 €
≈ 262 L petrol 95
3 years
1 566 €
≈ 787 L petrol 95
5 years
2 610 €
≈ 1312 L petrol 95
10 years
5 220 €
≈ 2623 L petrol 95
Annual cost breakdown by charging mix Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km2 760 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 106 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km2 760 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 106 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km2 760 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 106 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 760 kWh 0,207 €/km 3 106 € Annual total (typical mix) 3 106 €
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh 15 000 km3 225 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 626 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh 15 000 km3 225 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 626 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh 15 000 km3 225 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 626 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km3 225 kWh 0,175 €/km 2 626 € Annual total (typical mix) 2 626 €
Compared to a petrol equivalent Same scenarios: energy cost of a Saloon petrol / Executive petrol (~7,0 L/100km).
Scenario RS 5 Sedan Ref. Saloon petrol 520e G30 Ref. Executive petrol Daily100 km · home 7,71 € 13,93 € 10,87 € 15,92 € Weekend200 km · home 28,50 € 27,86 € 28,42 € 31,84 € Holiday500 km · fast DC 90,89 € 69,65 € 81,07 € 79,60 € Annual20,000 km · typical mix 4146,01 € 2786,00 € 3503,60 € 3184,00 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a Audi RS 5 Sedan vs BMW 520e? On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520e is about 30% cheaper than the Audi RS 5 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
What is the range of the Audi RS 5 Sedan vs the BMW 520e? Audi RS 5 Sedan offers more range: 78 km vs 52 km for BMW 520e. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
Is the Audi RS 5 Sedan or the BMW 520e better for running costs? The BMW 520e is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.