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Home›Consumption›BMW 218i vs Audi A5

Consumption comparison

BMW 218i Coupé G42 vs Audi A5 Sedan: 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

218i Coupé G42

52 L · 2022

7,1 L/100km

VS
AudiPetrolMost economical

A5 Sedan

56 L · 2026

7,6 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

218i Coupé G42

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 215€

14,76 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 113 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
7,4 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1112,9 L per year
AudiPetrolMost economical

A5 Sedan

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 210€

14,74 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 111 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
7,4 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1110,8 L per year
Annual gap A5 Sedan vs 218i Coupé+4 €/an≈ 2 L petrol 95

Audi A5 Sedan costs 4 €/an less in energy than BMW 218i Coupé G42, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 2 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

4 €

≈ 2 L petrol 95

3 years

13 €

≈ 6 L petrol 95

5 years

22 €

≈ 11 L petrol 95

10 years

43 €

≈ 22 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for Audi A5 Sedan versus BMW 218i Coupé G42. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

218i Coupé G42

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,148 €/km2 215 €
Audi

A5 Sedan

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,147 €/km2 210 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 218i Coupé and Audi A5 Sedan have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The Audi A5 Sedan is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.