On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530e iPerformance and BMW 520e have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
1,143 €per year
19,9 kWh/100 km weighted · 7.62 € per 100 km · 1 568 L per year
| Profile | Split | 530e | 520e | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 1,143 € | 1,070 € | 73 € · 520e |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 1,143 € | 1,070 € | 73 € · 520e |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1,143 € | 1,070 € | 73 € · 520e |
Cumulative saving for the 520e
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530e iPerformance and BMW 520e have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
BMW 520e offers more range: 53 km vs 45 km for BMW 530e iPerformance. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW 520e is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.