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BMW 540i G30 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce: 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 540i G30

2,542 €per year

7,8 L/100 km weighted · 16.95 € per 100 km · 1 172 L per year

Gap179 € per yearin favour of the 540i (−7 %)≈ 83 L petrol 95
BAlfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce

2,721 €per year

8,4 L/100 km weighted · 18.14 € per 100 km · 1 254 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 540iBB · StelvioGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,910 €3,040 €130 € · 540i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,542 €2,721 €179 € · 540i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,256 €2,474 €218 € · 540i

Cumulative saving for the 540i

1 year
179 €
3 years
537 €
5 years
895 €
10 years
1,790 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.4 L/100 km · 8.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
340 ch · 280 ch
Kerb weight
1,595 kg · 1,845 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 540i and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

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