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BMW 120d xDrive F40 vs BMW 218i F44: which one uses less fuel?

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

compact · 2020 vs 2020 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.25 €/L · Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Methodology

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 120d xDrive F40

1,651 €per year

4,9 L/100 km weighted · 11.01 € per 100 km · 735 L per year

Gap606 €per year in favour of the 120d xDrive (−27 %)≈ 298 L petrol 95
BBMW 218i F44

2,257 €per year

7,4 L/100 km weighted · 15.04 € per 100 km · 1 110 L per year

Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix
Fuel price : Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Diesel 2.25 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplit120d218iGap
City70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,752 €2,584 €833 € · 120d
Mixed30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,651 €2,257 €606 € · 120d
Long-distance10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,570 €2,004 €434 € · 120d

Cumulative saving for the 120d xDrive

1 year
606 €
3 years
1,817 €
5 years
3,029 €
10 years
6,058 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.8 L/100 km · 7.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
190 ch · 136 ch
Kerb weight
1,515 kg · 1,415 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 120d xDrive is about 25% cheaper than the BMW 218i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 120d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.