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Home›Consumption›BMW 530d vs BMW 218d

Consumption comparison

BMW 530d xDrive G30 vs BMW 218d Convertible F22: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

BMWDiesel

530d xDrive G30

66 L · 2018

5,6 L/100km

VS
BMWDieselMost economical

218d Convertible F22

52 L · 2018

5,2 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

BMWPetrol

530d xDrive G30

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 525€

10,17 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 766 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
5,8 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
871,5 L per year
BMWPetrolMost economical

218d Convertible F22

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 402€

9,35 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 704 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
5,3 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
801,0 L per year
Annual gap 218d Convertible vs 530d xDrive+123 €/an≈ 70 L diesel

BMW 218d Convertible F22 costs 123 €/an less in energy than BMW 530d xDrive G30, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 70 L of diesel saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

123 €

≈ 62 L petrol 95

3 years

370 €

≈ 186 L petrol 95

5 years

617 €

≈ 310 L petrol 95

10 years

1 234 €

≈ 620 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 218d Convertible F22 versus BMW 530d xDrive G30. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

530d xDrive G30

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,102 €/km1 525 €
BMW

218d Convertible F22

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,093 €/km1 402 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 218d Convertible is about 10% cheaper than the BMW 530d xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 218d Convertible is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.