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BMW 330d xDrive G20 vs BMW 530d 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 · 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

1,982 €per year

5,6 L/100 km weighted · 13.21 € per 100 km · 834 L per year

Gap29 € per yearin favour of the 330d xDrive (−1 %)≈ 12 L diesel
BBMW 530d G30

2,010 €per year

5,6 L/100 km weighted · 13.40 € per 100 km · 846 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 330dBB · 530dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,162 €2,151 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,982 €2,010 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,835 €1,900 €64 € · 330d

Cumulative saving for the 330d xDrive

1 year
29 €
3 years
86 €
5 years
143 €
10 years
285 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.4 L/100 km · 5.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 265 ch
Kerb weight
1,660 kg · 1,740 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 330d xDrive and BMW 530d 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.