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BMW 530d xDrive Touring G30 vs BMW 225d Convertible F22: 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 Touring G30

2,188 €per year

6,1 L/100 km weighted · 14.59 € per 100 km · 921 L per year

Gap367 € per yearin favour of the 225d Convertible (−17 %)≈ 154 L diesel
BBMW 225d Convertible F22

1,821 €per year

5,1 L/100 km weighted · 12.14 € per 100 km · 767 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 530dBB · 225dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,391 €1,948 €444 € · 225d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,188 €1,821 €367 € · 225d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,039 €1,718 €321 € · 225d

Cumulative saving for the 225d Convertible

1 year
367 €
3 years
1,101 €
5 years
1,835 €
10 years
3,671 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.9 L/100 km · 5.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 224 ch
Kerb weight
1,810 kg · 1,625 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 225d Convertible is about 15% cheaper than the BMW 530d xDrive Touring with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 225d Convertible is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.