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Home›Consumption›BMW 320i vs BMW 218d

Consumption comparison

BMW 320i G20 vs BMW 218d Steptronic F44: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

BMWPetrol

320i G20

59 L · 2019

5,9 L/100km

VS
BMWDieselMost economical

218d Steptronic F44

51 L · 2021

4,4 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

BMWPetrol

320i G20

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 827€

12,18 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 918 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
6,1 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
918,0 L per year
BMWPetrolMost economical

218d Steptronic F44

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 179€

7,86 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 592 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,5 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
673,5 L per year
Annual gap 218d Steptronic vs 320i+648 €/an≈ 326 L petrol 95

BMW 218d Steptronic F44 costs 648 €/an less in energy than BMW 320i G20, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 326 L of petrol 95 saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

648 €

≈ 326 L petrol 95

3 years

1 945 €

≈ 977 L petrol 95

5 years

3 241 €

≈ 1629 L petrol 95

10 years

6 482 €

≈ 3257 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 218d Steptronic F44 versus BMW 320i G20. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

320i G20

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,122 €/km1 827 €
BMW

218d Steptronic F44

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,079 €/km1 179 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 218d Steptronic is about 35% cheaper than the BMW 320i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 218d Steptronic is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.