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BMW 530d xDrive G30 vs BMW 530i Touring G30: 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 530d xDrive G30

2,071 €per year

5,8 L/100 km weighted · 13.80 € per 100 km · 872 L per year

Gap111 € per yearin favour of the 530i Touring (−5 %)≈ 47 L diesel
BBMW 530i Touring G30

1,960 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 13.06 € per 100 km · 903 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 530dBB · 530iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,260 €2,150 €110 € · 530i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,071 €1,960 €111 € · 530i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,928 €1,813 €115 € · 530i

Cumulative saving for the 530i Touring

1 year
111 €
3 years
334 €
5 years
556 €
10 years
1,112 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.6 L/100 km · 5.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
265 ch · 252 ch
Kerb weight
1,695 kg · 1,730 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530d xDrive and BMW 530i Touring have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 530i Touring is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.