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BMW 128ti F40 vs BMW Z4 sDrive30i G29: 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

Gap130 € per yearin favour of the Z4 sDrive30i (−6 %)≈ 60 L petrol 95
BBMW Z4 sDrive30i G29

2,034 €per year

6,3 L/100 km weighted · 13.56 € per 100 km · 938 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 128tiBB · Z4Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,368 €2,238 €130 € · Z4
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,165 €2,034 €130 € · Z4
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,012 €1,881 €130 € · Z4

Cumulative saving for the Z4 sDrive30i

1 year
130 €
3 years
391 €
5 years
651 €
10 years
1,302 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.4 L/100 km · 6.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 258 ch
Kerb weight
1,445 kg · 1,430 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 128ti and BMW Z4 sDrive30i have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW Z4 sDrive30i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.