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BMW 430i xDrive G22 vs Lexus IS 300 AWD: 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 · 2021 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · 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 430i xDrive G22

2,619 €per year

8,0 L/100 km weighted · 17.46 € per 100 km · 1 207 L per year

Gap1,202 € per yearin favour of the 430i xDrive (−31 %)≈ 554 L petrol 95
BLexus IS 300 AWD

3,821 €per year

11,7 L/100 km weighted · 25.48 € per 100 km · 1 761 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 430iBB · ISGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,926 €4,227 €1,300 € · 430i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,619 €3,821 €1,202 € · 430i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,381 €3,480 €1,099 € · 430i

Cumulative saving for the 430i xDrive

1 year
1,202 €
3 years
3,607 €
5 years
6,011 €
10 years
12,022 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.7 L/100 km · 11.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
245 ch · 245 ch
Kerb weight
1,605 kg · 1,735 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 430i xDrive is about 30% cheaper than the Lexus IS 300 AWD with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 430i xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.