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BMW 530i G30 vs BMW 218d Steptronic F44: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

grand tourer · 2021 vs 2021 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · 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
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 530i G30

Comparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.

7,1 L/100 km weighted · 1 066 L per year

GapComparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.
BBMW 218d Steptronic F44

1,600 €per year

4,5 L/100 km weighted · 10.67 € per 100 km · 674 L per year

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.5 L/100 km · 4.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Combustion
Power
252 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,625 kg · 1,490 kg

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