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BMW 118i F40 vs BMW 116d F40: 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.

compact · 2020 vs 2021 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · 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

ABMW 118i F40

2,012 €per year

6,2 L/100 km weighted · 13.41 € per 100 km · 927 L per year

Gap468 € per yearin favour of the 116d (−23 %)≈ 216 L petrol 95
BBMW 116d F40

1,543 €per year

4,3 L/100 km weighted · 10.29 € per 100 km · 650 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 118iBB · 116dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,269 €1,664 €604 € · 116d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,012 €1,543 €468 € · 116d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,810 €1,451 €359 € · 116d

Cumulative saving for the 116d

1 year
468 €
3 years
1,405 €
5 years
2,342 €
10 years
4,684 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.9 L/100 km · 4.2 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
136 ch · 116 ch
Kerb weight
1,290 kg · 1,375 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 116d is about 25% cheaper than the BMW 118i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 116d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.