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BMW 225xe iPerformance F44 vs Audi A4 40 TDI: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

compact · 2019 vs 2020 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · 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 225xe iPerformance F44

1,251 €per year

19,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 8.34 € per 100 km · 1 741 L per year

Gap499 € per yearin favour of the 225xe iPerformance (−29 %)≈ 210 L diesel
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 · 225xeBB · A4 40Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,251 €1,956 €705 € · 225xe
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,251 €1,750 €499 € · 225xe
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,251 €1,591 €340 € · 225xe

Cumulative saving for the 225xe iPerformance

1 year
499 €
3 years
1,498 €
5 years
2,497 €
10 years
4,994 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
18.8 kWh/100 km · 4.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Plug-in hybrid · Combustion
Power
224 ch · 190 ch
Kerb weight
1,605 kg · 1,575 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 225xe iPerformance is about 30% cheaper than the Audi A4 40 TDI with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the BMW 225xe iPerformance is 41 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The BMW 225xe iPerformance is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

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