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BMW 220d F44 vs Audi A3 Sportback: 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 · 2019 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · 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

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 220d F44

1,661 €per year

4,7 L/100 km weighted · 11.07 € per 100 km · 699 L per year

Gap142 € per yearin favour of the 220d (−8 %)≈ 65 L petrol 95
BAudi A3 Sportback

1,803 €per year

5,5 L/100 km weighted · 12.02 € per 100 km · 831 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 220dBB · A3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,796 €2,014 €218 € · 220d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,661 €1,803 €142 € · 220d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,561 €1,639 €78 € · 220d

Cumulative saving for the 220d

1 year
142 €
3 years
426 €
5 years
710 €
10 years
1,420 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.5 L/100 km · 5.3 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
190 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,505 kg · 1,410 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 220d is about 10% cheaper than the Audi A3 Sportback with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

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.