Consumption comparison
Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
7,28 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 549 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
8,33 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 628 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW 520e G30 costs 158 €/an less in energy than BMW 220d F22, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 90 L of diesel saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
158 €
≈ 79 L petrol 95
3 years
473 €
≈ 238 L petrol 95
5 years
788 €
≈ 396 L petrol 95
10 years
1 576 €
≈ 792 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW 520e G30 versus BMW 220d F22. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 225 kWh | 0,175 €/km | 2 626 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 225 kWh | 0,175 €/km | 2 626 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km3 225 kWh | 0,175 €/km | 2 626 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km3 225 kWh | 0,175 €/km | 2 626 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 2 626 € | ||
| Fuel | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel1,75 €/L | 15 000 km | 0,083 €/km | 1 250 € |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520e is about 15% cheaper than the BMW 220d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the BMW 520e is 52 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The BMW 520e is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.
