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BMW 125i F20LCI vs MINI Cooper S FWD: 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 2019 · 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

Gap85 € per yearin favour of the 125i (−4 %)≈ 39 L petrol 95
BMINI Cooper S FWD

2,204 €per year

6,8 L/100 km weighted · 14.69 € per 100 km · 1 016 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 125iBB · CooperGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,292 €2,443 €151 € · 125i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,119 €2,204 €85 € · 125i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,989 €2,018 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 125i

1 year
85 €
3 years
254 €
5 years
423 €
10 years
846 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.3 L/100 km · 6.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
224 ch · 192 ch
Kerb weight
1,400 kg · 1,110 kg

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Frequently asked questions

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

The BMW 125i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.