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BMW 120i F40 vs BMW 218i Active Tourer F44: 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 · 2021 vs 2020 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/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 120i F40

1,960 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 13.06 € per 100 km · 903 L per year

Gap39 € per yearin favour of the 218i Active Tourer (−2 %)≈ 18 L petrol 95
BBMW 218i Active Tourer F44

1,920 €per year

5,9 L/100 km weighted · 12.80 € per 100 km · 885 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 120iBB · 218iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,150 €2,173 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,960 €1,920 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,813 €1,728 €85 € · 218i

Cumulative saving for the 218i Active Tourer

1 year
39 €
3 years
117 €
5 years
195 €
10 years
391 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.8 L/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
178 ch · 136 ch
Kerb weight
1,390 kg · 1,370 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 120i and BMW 218i Active Tourer have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 218i Active Tourer is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.