On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 420i and BMW 218i Active Tourer have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
1,799 €per year
5,9 L/100 km weighted · 11.99 € per 100 km · 885 L per year
| Profile | Split | 420i | 218i | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 2,055 € | 2,036 € | Nearly level |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 1,848 € | 1,799 € | Nearly level |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1,689 € | 1,619 € | 70 € · 218i |
Cumulative saving for the 218i Active Tourer
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 420i and BMW 218i Active Tourer have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
The BMW 218i Active Tourer is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.