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BMW 330d xDrive G20 vs BMW 530i 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.

saloon · 2019 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · 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 330d xDrive G20

1,910 €per year

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

Gap150 € per yearin favour of the 330d xDrive (−7 %)≈ 69 L petrol 95
BBMW 530i G30

2,060 €per year

6,3 L/100 km weighted · 13.74 € per 100 km · 950 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 330dBB · 530iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,072 €2,269 €196 € · 330d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,910 €2,060 €150 € · 330d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,757 €1,898 €141 € · 330d

Cumulative saving for the 330d xDrive

1 year
150 €
3 years
450 €
5 years
751 €
10 years
1,501 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.3 L/100 km · 6.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 252 ch
Kerb weight
1,745 kg · 1,540 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 330d xDrive and BMW 530i have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

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