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Home›Consumption›BMW 118d vs Audi A3

Consumption comparison

BMW 118d F40 vs Audi A3 Sedan: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

BMWDieselMost economical

118d F40

42 L · 2020

4,5 L/100km

VS
AudiDiesel

A3 Sedan

45 L · 2026

4,7 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

BMWPetrolMost economical

118d F40

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 218€

8,12 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 612 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,6 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
696,0 L per year
AudiPetrol

A3 Sedan

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 289€

8,60 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 648 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,9 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
736,7 L per year
Annual gap 118d vs A3 Sedan+71 €/an≈ 41 L diesel

BMW 118d F40 costs 71 €/an less in energy than Audi A3 Sedan, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 41 L of diesel saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

71 €

≈ 36 L petrol 95

3 years

214 €

≈ 107 L petrol 95

5 years

356 €

≈ 179 L petrol 95

10 years

713 €

≈ 358 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 118d F40 versus Audi A3 Sedan. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

118d F40

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,081 €/km1 218 €
Audi

A3 Sedan

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,086 €/km1 289 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 118d and Audi A3 Sedan have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 118d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.