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Home›Consumption›BMW 540i vs BMW M240i

Consumption comparison

BMW 540i G30 vs BMW M240i F44: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

BMWPetrol

540i G30

68 L · 2018

7,4 L/100km

VS
BMWPetrolMost economical

M240i F44

52 L · 2020

7,3 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

BMWPetrol

540i G30

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 331€

15,54 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 172 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
7,8 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1171,5 L per year
BMWPetrolMost economical

M240i F44

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 307€

15,38 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 160 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
7,7 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1159,5 L per year
Annual gap M240i vs 540i+24 €/an≈ 12 L petrol 95

BMW M240i F44 costs 24 €/an less in energy than BMW 540i G30, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 12 L of petrol 95 saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

24 €

≈ 12 L petrol 95

3 years

72 €

≈ 36 L petrol 95

5 years

119 €

≈ 60 L petrol 95

10 years

239 €

≈ 120 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW M240i F44 versus BMW 540i G30. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

540i G30

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,155 €/km2 331 €
BMW

M240i F44

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,154 €/km2 307 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 540i and BMW M240i have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW M240i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.