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BMW 320i G20 vs BMW 218d xDrive F22: 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.

saloon · 2019 vs 2018 · 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 320i G20

1,992 €per year

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

Gap121 € per yearin favour of the 218d xDrive (−6 %)≈ 56 L petrol 95
BBMW 218d xDrive F22

1,871 €per year

5,3 L/100 km weighted · 12.47 € per 100 km · 788 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 320iBB · 218dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,182 €2,031 €151 € · 218d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,992 €1,871 €121 € · 218d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,846 €1,743 €103 € · 218d

Cumulative saving for the 218d xDrive

1 year
121 €
3 years
363 €
5 years
605 €
10 years
1,210 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.9 L/100 km · 5.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
184 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,460 kg · 1,520 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 320i and BMW 218d xDrive have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

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