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BMW 525d G30 vs BMW 220i Gran Coupe 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 2020 · 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

1,974 €per year

5,5 L/100 km weighted · 13.16 € per 100 km · 831 L per year

Gap38 € per yearin favour of the 220i Gran Coupe (−2 %)≈ 16 L diesel
BBMW 220i Gran Coupe F44

1,937 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 12.91 € per 100 km · 893 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 525dBB · 220iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,115 €2,140 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,974 €1,937 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,864 €1,784 €80 € · 220i

Cumulative saving for the 220i Gran Coupe

1 year
38 €
3 years
113 €
5 years
189 €
10 years
377 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.4 L/100 km · 5.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
231 ch · 178 ch
Kerb weight
1,690 kg · 1,430 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 525d and BMW 220i Gran Coupe have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 220i Gran Coupe is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.