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Audi S e-tron GT 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 · 2025 vs 2020 · 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 S e-tron GT

496 €per year

16,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.31 € per 100 km · 2 480 kWh per year

Gap1,834 € per yearin favour of the S e-tron GT (−79 %)≈ 845 L petrol 95
BBMW 540i xDrive G30

2,331 €per year

7,2 L/100 km weighted · 15.54 € per 100 km · 1 074 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · SBB · 540iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway422 €2,650 €2,227 € · S
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway496 €2,331 €1,834 € · S
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway587 €2,083 €1,496 € · S

Cumulative saving for the S e-tron GT

1 year
1,834 €
3 years
5,503 €
5 years
9,171 €
10 years
18,343 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
15.9 kWh/100 km · 6.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
670 ch · 333 ch
Kerb weight
2,325 kg · 1,745 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi S e-tron GT is about 80% 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 S e-tron GT is 609 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

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