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Home›Consumption›BMW M5 vs BMW 218d

Consumption comparison

BMW M5 CS F90 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

M5 CS F90

68 L · 2021

11,3 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

M5 CS F90

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

3 657€

24,38 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 838 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
12,3 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1837,5 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 M5 CS+2 415 €/an≈ 1214 L petrol 95

BMW 218d F22 costs 2 415 €/an less in energy than BMW M5 CS F90, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 1214 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

2 415 €

≈ 1214 L petrol 95

3 years

7 245 €

≈ 3641 L petrol 95

5 years

12 075 €

≈ 6068 L petrol 95

10 years

24 150 €

≈ 12136 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 218d F22 versus BMW M5 CS F90. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

M5 CS F90

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,244 €/km3 657 €
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 65% cheaper than the BMW M5 CS 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.