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BMW 128ti F40 vs BMW 225i xDrive 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 2021 · 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 128ti F40

2,165 €per year

6,7 L/100 km weighted · 14.43 € per 100 km · 998 L per year

Gap59 € per yearin favour of the 225i xDrive (−3 %)≈ 27 L petrol 95
BBMW 225i xDrive F44

2,106 €per year

6,5 L/100 km weighted · 14.04 € per 100 km · 971 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 128tiBB · 225iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,368 €2,345 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,165 €2,106 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,012 €1,920 €91 € · 225i

Cumulative saving for the 225i xDrive

1 year
59 €
3 years
176 €
5 years
293 €
10 years
586 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.4 L/100 km · 6.2 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 231 ch
Kerb weight
1,445 kg · 1,520 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 128ti and BMW 225i xDrive have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 225i xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.