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BMW 220d F44 vs MG ZS EV FWD: 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 · 2021 vs 2020 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · 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
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 220d F44

1,590 €per year

4,5 L/100 km weighted · 10.60 € per 100 km · 669 L per year

Gap1,050 € per yearin favour of the ZS EV FWD (−66 %)≈ 442 L diesel
BMG ZS EV FWD

540 €per year

18,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.60 € per 100 km · 2 699 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 220dBB · ZSGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,663 €460 €1,203 € · ZS
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,590 €540 €1,050 € · ZS
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,529 €639 €890 € · ZS

Cumulative saving for the ZS EV FWD

1 year
1,050 €
3 years
3,149 €
5 years
5,248 €
10 years
10,495 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.4 L/100 km · 17.3 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
190 ch · 148 ch
Kerb weight
1,485 kg · 1,620 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the MG ZS EV FWD is about 65% 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 MG ZS EV FWD is 263 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The MG ZS EV FWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.