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Audi S4 TDI vs BMW 430d Convertible G22: 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.

saloon · 2020 vs 2021 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/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 S4 TDI

2,533 €per year

7,1 L/100 km weighted · 16.88 € per 100 km · 1 066 L per year

Gap298 € per yearin favour of the 430d Convertible (−12 %)≈ 125 L diesel
BBMW 430d Convertible G22

2,235 €per year

6,3 L/100 km weighted · 14.90 € per 100 km · 941 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · S4BB · 430dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,829 €2,497 €333 € · 430d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,533 €2,235 €298 € · 430d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,302 €2,031 €271 € · 430d

Cumulative saving for the 430d Convertible

1 year
298 €
3 years
894 €
5 years
1,490 €
10 years
2,980 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.8 L/100 km · 6.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
354 ch · 286 ch
Kerb weight
1,805 kg · 1,880 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 430d Convertible is about 10% cheaper than the Audi S4 TDI with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 430d Convertible is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.