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530dvs730LdDiesel
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BMW 530d xDrive G30 vs BMW 730Ld G11: 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 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/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

2,081 €per year

5,8 L/100 km weighted · 13.88 € per 100 km · 876 L per year

Gap25 € per yearin favour of the 730Ld (−1 %)≈ 11 L diesel
BBMW 730Ld G11

2,056 €per year

5,8 L/100 km weighted · 13.71 € per 100 km · 866 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 530dBB · 730LdGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,329 €2,211 €118 € · 730Ld
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,081 €2,056 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,885 €1,939 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 730Ld

1 year
25 €
3 years
75 €
5 years
125 €
10 years
249 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.6 L/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 265 ch
Kerb weight
1,720 kg · 1,820 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530d xDrive and BMW 730Ld have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 730Ld is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.