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BMW 230i F44 vs BMW 530i xDrive G30: 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 2018 · 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 230i F44

2,073 €per year

6,4 L/100 km weighted · 13.82 € per 100 km · 956 L per year

Gap120 € per yearin favour of the 230i (−5 %)≈ 55 L petrol 95
BBMW 530i xDrive G30

2,194 €per year

6,7 L/100 km weighted · 14.63 € per 100 km · 1 011 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 230iBB · 530iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,313 €2,420 €107 € · 230i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,073 €2,194 €120 € · 230i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,888 €2,015 €127 € · 230i

Cumulative saving for the 230i

1 year
120 €
3 years
361 €
5 years
602 €
10 years
1,204 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.1 L/100 km · 6.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
252 ch · 252 ch
Kerb weight
1,465 kg · 1,605 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 230i and BMW 530i xDrive have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 230i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.