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Home›Consumption›BMW 220d vs Audi A3

Consumption comparison

BMW 220d F22 vs Audi A3 Sportback: how much do I save per year?

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

BMWDieselMost economical

220d F22

51 L · 2018

4,4 L/100km

VS
AudiDiesel

A3 Sportback

45 L · 2026

4,9 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

BMWPetrolMost economical

220d F22

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 187€

7,91 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 596 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,5 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
678,0 L per year
AudiPetrol

A3 Sportback

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 260€

8,40 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 633 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,8 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
720,0 L per year
Annual gap 220d vs A3 Sportback+73 €/an≈ 42 L diesel

BMW 220d F22 costs 73 €/an less in energy than Audi A3 Sportback, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 42 L of diesel 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

73 €

≈ 37 L petrol 95

3 years

220 €

≈ 111 L petrol 95

5 years

367 €

≈ 185 L petrol 95

10 years

735 €

≈ 369 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 220d F22 versus Audi A3 Sportback. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

220d F22

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,079 €/km1 187 €
Audi

A3 Sportback

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,084 €/km1 260 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 220d and Audi A3 Sportback have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 220d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.