Consumption comparison
Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
14,74 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 1 111 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
7,58 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 571 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW 116d F40 costs 1 074 €/an less in energy than DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 540 L of petrol 95 saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
1 074 €
≈ 540 L petrol 95
3 years
3 223 €
≈ 1620 L petrol 95
5 years
5 372 €
≈ 2699 L petrol 95
10 years
10 744 €
≈ 5399 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW 116d F40 versus DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
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 415 kWh | 0,147 €/km | 2 211 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 415 kWh | 0,147 €/km | 2 211 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 415 kWh | 0,147 €/km | 2 211 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 415 kWh | 0,147 €/km | 2 211 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 211 € | ||
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel1,75 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,076 €/km | 1 137 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD and BMW 116d have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
The declared range of the DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD is 60 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
For short trips, the BMW 116d is cheaper. But the balance shifts around 100 km per trip — motorway use favours the other powertrain. Simulate with your real mileage to find what's optimal for you.
