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BMW 218d xDrive F22 vs BMW 118i F40: 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 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · 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 218d xDrive F22

1,871 €per year

5,3 L/100 km weighted · 12.47 € per 100 km · 788 L per year

Gap20 € per yearin favour of the 218d xDrive (−1 %)≈ 9 L petrol 95
BBMW 118i F40

1,891 €per year

5,8 L/100 km weighted · 12.61 € per 100 km · 872 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 218dBB · 118iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,031 €2,129 €97 € · 218d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,871 €1,891 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,743 €1,670 €73 € · 118i

Cumulative saving for the 218d xDrive

1 year
20 €
3 years
60 €
5 years
100 €
10 years
201 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.1 L/100 km · 5.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
150 ch · 140 ch
Kerb weight
1,520 kg · 1,290 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 218d xDrive and BMW 118i have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

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