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BMW 540i G30 vs MINI John Cooper Works FWD: 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 2019 · 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

Gap150 € per yearin favour of the John Cooper Works FWD (−6 %)≈ 69 L petrol 95
BMINI John Cooper Works FWD

2,392 €per year

7,3 L/100 km weighted · 15.95 € per 100 km · 1 102 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 540iBB · JohnGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,910 €2,637 €273 € · John
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,542 €2,392 €150 € · John
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,256 €2,197 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the John Cooper Works FWD

1 year
150 €
3 years
449 €
5 years
749 €
10 years
1,497 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.4 L/100 km · 7.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
340 ch · 231 ch
Kerb weight
1,595 kg · 1,175 kg

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Frequently asked questions

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

The MINI John Cooper Works FWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.