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BMW 220i F22 vs BMW 320i 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 · 2018 vs 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · 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 220i F22

1,963 €per year

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

Gap29 € per yearin favour of the 220i (−1 %)≈ 14 L petrol 95
BBMW 320i G20

1,992 €per year

6,1 L/100 km weighted · 13.28 € per 100 km · 918 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 220iBB · 320iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,130 €2,182 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,963 €1,992 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,842 €1,846 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 220i

1 year
29 €
3 years
88 €
5 years
146 €
10 years
293 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.8 L/100 km · 5.9 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
192 ch · 184 ch
Kerb weight
1,405 kg · 1,460 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 220i and BMW 320i have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

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