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BMW 128ti F40 vs BMW 230i Coupe G42: 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 2022 · 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

Gap250 € per yearin favour of the 128ti (−10 %)≈ 115 L petrol 95
BBMW 230i Coupe G42

2,415 €per year

7,4 L/100 km weighted · 16.10 € per 100 km · 1 113 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 128tiBB · 230iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,368 €2,698 €330 € · 128ti
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,165 €2,415 €250 € · 128ti
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,012 €2,195 €184 € · 128ti

Cumulative saving for the 128ti

1 year
250 €
3 years
751 €
5 years
1,252 €
10 years
2,505 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.4 L/100 km · 7.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 245 ch
Kerb weight
1,445 kg · 1,525 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 128ti is about 10% cheaper than the BMW 230i Coupe with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 128ti is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.