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BMW 530i xDrive G30 vs MINI Cooper S FWD: 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 2024 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/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 xDrive G30

2,194 €per year

6,7 L/100 km weighted · 14.63 € per 100 km · 1 011 L per year

Gap33 € per yearin favour of the 530i xDrive (−1 %)≈ 15 L petrol 95
BMINI Cooper S FWD

2,226 €per year

6,8 L/100 km weighted · 14.84 € per 100 km · 1 026 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 530iBB · CooperGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,420 €2,453 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,194 €2,226 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,015 €2,047 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 530i xDrive

1 year
33 €
3 years
98 €
5 years
163 €
10 years
326 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.5 L/100 km · 6.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
252 ch · 204 ch
Kerb weight
1,605 kg · 1,195 kg

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Frequently asked questions

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

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