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BMW 525d G30 vs Renault Clio 4 RS 200: 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 2014 · 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 525d G30

1,878 €per year

5,3 L/100 km weighted · 12.52 € per 100 km · 791 L per year

Gap979 € per yearin favour of the 525d (−34 %)≈ 451 L petrol 95
BRenault Clio 4 RS 200

2,857 €per year

8,8 L/100 km weighted · 19.05 € per 100 km · 1 317 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 525dBB · Clio 4Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,033 €3,192 €1,159 € · 525d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,878 €2,857 €979 € · 525d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,761 €2,597 €837 € · 525d

Cumulative saving for the 525d

1 year
979 €
3 years
2,937 €
5 years
4,895 €
10 years
9,790 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.1 L/100 km · 8.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
231 ch · 200 ch
Kerb weight
1,595 kg · 1,245 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 525d is about 35% cheaper than the Renault Clio 4 RS 200 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 525d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.