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BMW 540i xDrive G30 vs Audi A6 Sportback e-tron: which one uses less fuel?

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

grand tourer · 2020 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 540i xDrive G30

2,183 €per year

7,2 L/100 km weighted · 14.56 € per 100 km · 1 074 L per year

Gap1,746 €per year in favour of the A6 Sportback e-tron (−80 %)≈ 859 L petrol 95
BAudi A6 Sportback e-tron

437 €per year

14,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.91 € per 100 km · 2 184 kWh per year

Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix
Charging type
Fuel price : Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Diesel 2.25 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplit540iA6Gap
City70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,482 €372 €2,110 € · A6
Mixed30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,183 €437 €1,746 € · A6
Long-distance10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,952 €517 €1,435 € · A6

Cumulative saving for the A6 Sportback e-tron

1 year
1,746 €
3 years
5,239 €
5 years
8,732 €
10 years
17,464 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.8 L/100 km · 14.0 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
333 ch · 286 ch
Kerb weight
1,745 kg · 2,100 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is about 80% cheaper than the BMW 540i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is 616 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

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