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Home›Consumption›BMW 540i vs BMW 218d

Consumption comparison

BMW 540i xDrive G30 vs BMW 218d F22: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

BMWPetrol

540i xDrive G30

68 L · 2020

6,8 L/100km

VS
BMWDieselMost economical

218d F22

52 L · 2018

4,6 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

BMWPetrol

540i xDrive G30

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 137€

14,25 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 074 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
7,2 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1074,0 L per year
BMWPetrolMost economical

218d F22

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 242€

8,28 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 624 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,7 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
709,5 L per year
Annual gap 218d vs 540i xDrive+896 €/an≈ 450 L petrol 95

BMW 218d F22 costs 896 €/an less in energy than BMW 540i xDrive G30, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 450 L of petrol 95 saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

896 €

≈ 450 L petrol 95

3 years

2 687 €

≈ 1350 L petrol 95

5 years

4 478 €

≈ 2250 L petrol 95

10 years

8 956 €

≈ 4501 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 218d F22 versus BMW 540i xDrive G30. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

540i xDrive G30

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,142 €/km2 137 €
BMW

218d F22

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,083 €/km1 242 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 218d is about 40% cheaper than the BMW 540i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.

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.