On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530i is about 20% cheaper than the BMW 218i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | 530i | 218i | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 1,944 € | 2,584 € | 640 € · 530i |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 1,753 € | 2,257 € | 503 € · 530i |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1,610 € | 2,004 € | 393 € · 530i |
Cumulative saving for the 530i
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530i is about 20% cheaper than the BMW 218i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The BMW 530i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.