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BMW 530i Touring G30 vs BMW 525d G30: 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 · 2020 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · 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 530i Touring G30

1,960 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 13.06 € per 100 km · 903 L per year

Gap15 € per yearin favour of the 530i Touring (−1 %)≈ 6 L diesel
BBMW 525d G30

1,974 €per year

5,5 L/100 km weighted · 13.16 € per 100 km · 831 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 530iBB · 525dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,150 €2,115 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,960 €1,974 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,813 €1,864 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 530i Touring

1 year
15 €
3 years
45 €
5 years
75 €
10 years
149 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.8 L/100 km · 5.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Combustion
Power
252 ch · 231 ch
Kerb weight
1,730 kg · 1,690 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530i Touring and BMW 525d have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 530i Touring is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.