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520d xDrive G30Diesel
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BMW 520d xDrive G30: real running cost

Annual running cost and consumption - customisable simulation.

grand tourer · 2020 · 15,000 km/an

Result

1,661 €
Annual cost
15,000 km/yr
Cost / 100 km
11.07 €
fuel price
Monthly cost
138 €/mois
average estimate
5-year cost
8,304 €
energy only

Your usage profile

Annual mileage

Driving mix

Summary

Running cost of the BMW 520d xDrive G30

Over 15 000 km/year, the BMW 520d xDrive G30 costs 1 661 €/year in fuel (11,07 €/100 km). This varies with driving mix and fuel price.

Methodology

Caralogy weights WLTP consumption by cycle according to your driving mix and applies selected rates. The result is closer to real-world consumption than the WLTP combined figure alone.

Sensitivity

Energy cost is sensitive to fuel price and driving mix. Urban driving significantly increases consumption.

What if you changed profile?

What if you drove 25,000 km/year?

+1 107 €/yr

2 768 €/an

What if fuel rose by 10%?

+166 €/yr

1 827 €/an

What if you drove 100% in town?

+192 €/yr

1 853 €/an

What if 80% of your km were on the motorway?

-159 €/yr

1 502 €/an

Against its rivals: annual cost

Compare with a rival

  • MINI John Cooper Works FWD vs BMW 520d xDrive G30 running cost
    Petrol · 231 ch · 7.1 L/100 km2,311 €/an · +650 € vs 520d xDrive G30
  • Audi A5 Sedan vs BMW 520d xDrive G30 running cost
    Diesel · 204 ch · 5.5 L/100 km1,960 €/an · +299 € vs 520d xDrive G30
  • MINI Cooper S FWD vs BMW 520d xDrive G30 running cost
    Petrol · 204 ch · 6.6 L/100 km2,148 €/an · +487 € vs 520d xDrive G30

Continue with the BMW 520d xDrive G30

The same car, from other angles.

  • Full spec sheet

    Full spec sheet of the BMW 520d xDrive G30: specs and real cost
    66 L · 190 ch
  • Motorway

    Simulated motorway trip of the BMW 520d xDrive G30: stops and duration
    Paris → Lyon non-stop · 4h12
  • Performance

    Performance of the BMW 520d xDrive G30: 0-100 and lap times
    0-100 in 7.1 s · 190 hp

Frequently asked questions

How much does the BMW 520d xDrive G30 cost per year in energy?+
The BMW 520d xDrive G30 costs approximately 1 661 €/year in energy over 15 000 km/year (Caralogy estimate).
What is the real consumption of the BMW 520d xDrive G30?+
For the BMW 520d xDrive G30: WLTP combined consumption 4,5 L/100 km. WLTP consumption is a standardised cycle. Real consumption varies with driving mix, driving style and weather. Caralogy weights WLTP data by cycle.
How much does the BMW 520d xDrive G30 cost per 100 km?+
The cost per 100 km of the BMW 520d xDrive G30 is approximately 11,07 € at selected rates.
Is the BMW 520d xDrive G30 economical to run?+
Running costs depend on annual mileage, energy rate and driving mix. Use the simulator above.