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BMW 218d F22 vs Audi A3 Sportback: 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 · 2018 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · 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 218d F22

1,650 €per year

4,6 L/100 km weighted · 11.00 € per 100 km · 695 L per year

Gap61 € per yearin favour of the 218d (−4 %)≈ 26 L diesel
BAudi A3 Sportback

1,711 €per year

4,8 L/100 km weighted · 11.40 € per 100 km · 720 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 218dBB · A3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,771 €1,737 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,650 €1,711 €61 € · 218d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,557 €1,657 €100 € · 218d

Cumulative saving for the 218d

1 year
61 €
3 years
182 €
5 years
303 €
10 years
606 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.5 L/100 km · 4.9 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
150 ch · 116 ch
Kerb weight
1,445 kg · 1,355 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 218d and Audi A3 Sportback have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 218d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.