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BMW 125i F20LCI vs BMW 116 F70: 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 · 2018 vs 2024 · 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 125i F20LCI

2,119 €per year

6,5 L/100 km weighted · 14.13 € per 100 km · 977 L per year

Gap79 € per yearin favour of the 116 (−4 %)≈ 36 L petrol 95
BBMW 116 F70

2,040 €per year

6,3 L/100 km weighted · 13.60 € per 100 km · 940 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 125iBB · 116Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,292 €2,113 €178 € · 116
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,119 €2,040 €79 € · 116
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,989 €1,933 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 116

1 year
79 €
3 years
236 €
5 years
394 €
10 years
788 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.3 L/100 km · 6.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
224 ch · 122 ch
Kerb weight
1,400 kg · 1,390 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 125i and BMW 116 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

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