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BMW 220i F44 vs BMW 318d G20: 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 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/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 220i F44

2,047 €per year

6,3 L/100 km weighted · 13.65 € per 100 km · 944 L per year

Gap337 € per yearin favour of the 318d (−16 %)≈ 155 L petrol 95
BBMW 318d G20

1,711 €per year

4,8 L/100 km weighted · 11.40 € per 100 km · 720 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 220iBB · 318dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,282 €1,880 €402 € · 318d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,047 €1,711 €337 € · 318d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,872 €1,586 €286 € · 318d

Cumulative saving for the 318d

1 year
337 €
3 years
1,010 €
5 years
1,683 €
10 years
3,367 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.0 L/100 km · 4.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
184 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,440 kg · 1,445 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 318d is about 15% cheaper than the BMW 220i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 318d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.