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BMW 218i F44 vs BMW 216d F22: which one uses less fuel?

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

compact · 2021 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Diesel 2.25 €/L · Methodology

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 218i F44

1,799 €per year

5,9 L/100 km weighted · 11.99 € per 100 km · 885 L per year

Gap317 €per year in favour of the 216d (−18 %)≈ 156 L petrol 95
BBMW 216d F22

1,482 €per year

4,4 L/100 km weighted · 9.88 € per 100 km · 660 L per year

Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix
Fuel price : Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Diesel 2.25 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplit218i216dGap
City70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,036 €1,583 €452 € · 216d
Mixed30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,799 €1,482 €317 € · 216d
Long-distance10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,619 €1,402 €218 € · 216d

Cumulative saving for the 216d

1 year
317 €
3 years
951 €
5 years
1,584 €
10 years
3,168 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.6 L/100 km · 4.3 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
136 ch · 116 ch
Kerb weight
1,370 kg · 1,420 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 216d is about 20% cheaper than the BMW 218i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 216d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.