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BMW 520d G30 vs BMW 218i F44: 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.

grand tourer · 2018 vs 2021 · 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 520d G30

1,672 €per year

4,7 L/100 km weighted · 11.14 € per 100 km · 703 L per year

Gap249 € per yearin favour of the 520d (−13 %)≈ 115 L petrol 95
BBMW 218i F44

1,920 €per year

5,9 L/100 km weighted · 12.80 € per 100 km · 885 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 520dBB · 218iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,759 €2,173 €414 € · 520d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,672 €1,920 €249 € · 520d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,604 €1,728 €125 € · 520d

Cumulative saving for the 520d

1 year
249 €
3 years
747 €
5 years
1,245 €
10 years
2,489 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.6 L/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
190 ch · 136 ch
Kerb weight
1,595 kg · 1,370 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520d is about 15% cheaper than the BMW 218i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 520d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.