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BMW 540d xDrive G30 vs Audi Q7 SUV: 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 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · 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 540d xDrive G30

1,939 €per year

5,4 L/100 km weighted · 12.93 € per 100 km · 816 L per year

Gap965 € per yearin favour of the 540d xDrive (−33 %)≈ 406 L diesel
BAudi Q7 SUV

2,904 €per year

8,1 L/100 km weighted · 19.36 € per 100 km · 1 222 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 540dBB · Q7Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,187 €2,971 €785 € · 540d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,939 €2,904 €965 € · 540d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,743 €2,769 €1,026 € · 540d

Cumulative saving for the 540d xDrive

1 year
965 €
3 years
2,896 €
5 years
4,826 €
10 years
9,652 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.2 L/100 km · 8.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
340 ch · 231 ch
Kerb weight
1,850 kg · 2,100 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 540d xDrive is about 35% cheaper than the Audi Q7 SUV with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 540d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.