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Home›Consumption›BMW 540i vs Audi A3

Consumption comparison

BMW 540i xDrive G30 vs Audi A3 Sportback: 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 xDrive G30

68 L · 2020

6,8 L/100km

VS
AudiDieselMost economical

A3 Sportback

45 L · 2026

4,9 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 xDrive G30

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 137€

14,25 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 074 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
7,2 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1074,0 L per year
AudiPetrolMost economical

A3 Sportback

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 260€

8,40 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 633 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,8 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
720,0 L per year
Annual gap A3 Sportback vs 540i xDrive+877 €/an≈ 441 L petrol 95

Audi A3 Sportback costs 877 €/an less in energy than BMW 540i xDrive G30, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 441 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

877 €

≈ 441 L petrol 95

3 years

2 632 €

≈ 1323 L petrol 95

5 years

4 386 €

≈ 2204 L petrol 95

10 years

8 773 €

≈ 4408 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for Audi A3 Sportback versus BMW 540i xDrive G30. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

540i xDrive G30

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,142 €/km2 137 €
Audi

A3 Sportback

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,084 €/km1 260 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A3 Sportback is about 40% cheaper than the BMW 540i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.

The Audi A3 Sportback is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.