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BMW 330d G20 vs Audi A5 Sedan: 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 · 2020 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · 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 330d G20

1,746 €per year

4,9 L/100 km weighted · 11.64 € per 100 km · 735 L per year

Gap155 € per yearin favour of the 330d (−8 %)≈ 65 L diesel
BAudi A5 Sedan

1,901 €per year

5,3 L/100 km weighted · 12.67 € per 100 km · 800 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 330dBB · A5Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,916 €1,944 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,746 €1,901 €155 € · 330d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,622 €1,813 €191 € · 330d

Cumulative saving for the 330d

1 year
155 €
3 years
464 €
5 years
773 €
10 years
1,546 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.7 L/100 km · 5.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Combustion
Power
286 ch · 204 ch
Kerb weight
1,695 kg · 1,820 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 330d is about 10% cheaper than the Audi A5 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 330d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.