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BMW 540i xDrive G30 vs BYD Seal 313 2WD: 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 · 2020 vs 2022 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · 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
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 540i xDrive G30

2,331 €per year

7,2 L/100 km weighted · 15.54 € per 100 km · 1 074 L per year

Gap1,854 € per yearin favour of the Seal 313 2WD (−80 %)≈ 854 L petrol 95
BBYD Seal 313 2WD

476 €per year

15,9 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.18 € per 100 km · 2 381 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 540iBB · SealGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,650 €455 €2,195 € · Seal
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,331 €476 €1,854 € · Seal
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,083 €496 €1,587 € · Seal

Cumulative saving for the Seal 313 2WD

1 year
1,854 €
3 years
5,563 €
5 years
9,271 €
10 years
18,542 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.8 L/100 km · 16.0 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
333 ch · 313 ch
Kerb weight
1,745 kg · 1,988 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BYD Seal 313 2WD 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 BYD Seal 313 2WD is 510 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The BYD Seal 313 2WD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.