On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 540i and BMW M235i xDrive have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | 540i | M235i | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 2,392 € | 2,473 € | 81 € · 540i |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 2,098 € | 2,254 € | 156 € · 540i |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1,875 € | 2,089 € | 213 € · 540i |
Cumulative saving for the 540i
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 540i and BMW M235i xDrive 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.