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BMW 330d xDrive 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 xDrive G20

1,857 €per year

5,2 L/100 km weighted · 12.38 € per 100 km · 782 L per year

Gap44 € per yearin favour of the 330d xDrive (−2 %)≈ 19 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 % motorway2,046 €1,944 €101 € · A5
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,857 €1,901 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,714 €1,813 €99 € · 330d

Cumulative saving for the 330d xDrive

1 year
44 €
3 years
132 €
5 years
220 €
10 years
441 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.0 L/100 km · 5.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Combustion
Power
286 ch · 204 ch
Kerb weight
1,765 kg · 1,820 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 330d xDrive and Audi A5 Sedan 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.