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BMW 128ti F40 vs DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 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

Gap3 € per yearin favour of the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 (−0 %)≈ 2 L petrol 95
BDS4 PureTech 225 EAT8

2,161 €per year

6,6 L/100 km weighted · 14.41 € per 100 km · 996 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 128tiBB · 4Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,368 €2,388 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,165 €2,161 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,012 €1,982 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8

1 year
3 €
3 years
10 €
5 years
16 €
10 years
33 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.4 L/100 km · 6.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 228 ch
Kerb weight
1,445 kg · 1,480 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 128ti and DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.