On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 420d is about 20% cheaper than the BMW 525d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | 525d | 420d | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 2,000 € | 1,575 € | 424 € · 420d |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 1,866 € | 1,466 € | 401 € · 420d |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1,762 € | 1,388 € | 374 € · 420d |
Cumulative saving for the 420d
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 420d is about 20% cheaper than the BMW 525d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The BMW 420d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.