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BMW 330d xDrive G20 vs BMW 225xe F44: 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.

saloon · 2019 vs 2021 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Petrol 95 2.17 €/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 330d xDrive G20

1,910 €per year

5,4 L/100 km weighted · 12.74 € per 100 km · 804 L per year

Gap940 € per yearin favour of the 225xe (−49 %)≈ 396 L diesel
BBMW 225xe F44

970 €per year

18,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 6.47 € per 100 km · 1 185 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 330dBB · 225xeGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,072 €970 €1,103 € · 225xe
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,910 €970 €940 € · 225xe
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,757 €970 €787 € · 225xe

Cumulative saving for the 225xe

1 year
940 €
3 years
2,821 €
5 years
4,702 €
10 years
9,405 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.3 L/100 km · 17.9 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Plug-in hybrid
Power
265 ch · 220 ch
Kerb weight
1,745 kg · 1,685 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 225xe is about 50% cheaper than the BMW 330d xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the BMW 225xe is 52 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

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