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BMW 220i F22 vs BMW 220d F44: 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 · 2018 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 F22

1,963 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 13.09 € per 100 km · 904 L per year

Gap302 € per yearin favour of the 220d (−15 %)≈ 139 L petrol 95
BBMW 220d F44

1,661 €per year

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

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 220iBB · 220dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,130 €1,796 €334 € · 220d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,963 €1,661 €302 € · 220d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,842 €1,561 €281 € · 220d

Cumulative saving for the 220d

1 year
302 €
3 years
906 €
5 years
1,510 €
10 years
3,019 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.8 L/100 km · 4.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
192 ch · 190 ch
Kerb weight
1,405 kg · 1,505 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 220d 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 220d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.