On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 230i is about 25% cheaper than the BMW 540i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | 540i | 230i | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 2,899 € | 2,167 € | 732 € · 230i |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 2,537 € | 1,943 € | 595 € · 230i |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 2,254 € | 1,769 € | 485 € · 230i |
Cumulative saving for the 230i
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 230i is about 25% cheaper than the BMW 540i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The BMW 230i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.