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BMW 220i Gran Tourer F22 vs Audi A4 40 TDI: 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.

MPV · 2018 vs 2020 · 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 Gran Tourer F22

2,054 €per year

6,3 L/100 km weighted · 13.69 € per 100 km · 947 L per year

Gap303 € per yearin favour of the A4 40 TDI (−15 %)≈ 140 L petrol 95
BAudi A4 40 TDI

1,750 €per year

4,9 L/100 km weighted · 11.67 € per 100 km · 737 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 220iBB · A4 40Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,226 €1,956 €271 € · A4 40
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,054 €1,750 €303 € · A4 40
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,924 €1,591 €332 € · A4 40

Cumulative saving for the A4 40 TDI

1 year
303 €
3 years
910 €
5 years
1,517 €
10 years
3,034 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.1 L/100 km · 4.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
192 ch · 190 ch
Kerb weight
1,485 kg · 1,575 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A4 40 TDI is about 15% cheaper than the BMW 220i Gran Tourer with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The Audi A4 40 TDI is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.