On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520e is about 50% cheaper than the BMW 540d xDrive Touring with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Consumption comparison
Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
1 079 €per year
22,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 7,20 € per 100 km · 1 323 L per year
Cheaper to runAnnual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust
Charging type
Fuel price
Petrol 95 : 2,03 €/L·Diesel : 2,25 €/L
prix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
| Profile | Split | 540d | 520e | Gap | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 2 173 € | 1 079 € | 1 094 € | 520e |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 2 124 € | 1 079 € | 1 045 € | 520e |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 2 026 € | 1 079 € | 946 € | 520e |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520e is about 50% cheaper than the BMW 540d xDrive Touring with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the BMW 520e is 52 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The BMW 520e is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.