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BMW 218d xDrive F44 vs BYD Dolphin Active 70kW: 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 2022 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · 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
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 218d xDrive F44

1,704 €per year

4,8 L/100 km weighted · 11.36 € per 100 km · 717 L per year

Gap1,293 € per yearin favour of the Dolphin Active 70kW (−76 %)≈ 544 L diesel
BBYD Dolphin Active 70kW

411 €per year

13,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.74 € per 100 km · 2 054 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 218dBB · DolphinGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,771 €393 €1,379 € · Dolphin
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,704 €411 €1,293 € · Dolphin
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,654 €427 €1,226 € · Dolphin

Cumulative saving for the Dolphin Active 70kW

1 year
1,293 €
3 years
3,878 €
5 years
6,463 €
10 years
12,927 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.7 L/100 km · 13.8 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
150 ch · 95 ch
Kerb weight
1,545 kg · 1,405 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW is about 75% cheaper than the BMW 218d xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the BYD Dolphin Active 70kW is 340 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The BYD Dolphin Active 70kW is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

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