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BMW 128ti F40 vs BMW 530d xDrive G30: 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 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/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

Gap83 € per yearin favour of the 530d xDrive (−4 %)≈ 38 L petrol 95
BBMW 530d xDrive G30

2,081 €per year

5,8 L/100 km weighted · 13.88 € per 100 km · 876 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 128tiBB · 530dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,368 €2,329 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,165 €2,081 €83 € · 530d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,012 €1,885 €126 € · 530d

Cumulative saving for the 530d xDrive

1 year
83 €
3 years
250 €
5 years
416 €
10 years
832 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.4 L/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 265 ch
Kerb weight
1,445 kg · 1,720 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 128ti and BMW 530d xDrive have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 530d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.