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BMW 730Ld G11 vs BMW X3 xDrive30d G01: 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.

limousine · 2020 vs 2021 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/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 730Ld G11

1,860 €per year

5,2 L/100 km weighted · 12.40 € per 100 km · 783 L per year

Gap210 € per yearin favour of the 730Ld (−10 %)≈ 88 L diesel
BBMW X3 xDrive30d G01

2,071 €per year

5,8 L/100 km weighted · 13.80 € per 100 km · 872 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 730LdBB · X3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,069 €2,260 €191 € · 730Ld
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,860 €2,071 €210 € · 730Ld
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,700 €1,928 €228 € · 730Ld

Cumulative saving for the 730Ld

1 year
210 €
3 years
631 €
5 years
1,051 €
10 years
2,103 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.0 L/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Combustion
Power
286 ch · 286 ch
Kerb weight
1,915 kg · 1,930 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 730Ld is about 10% cheaper than the BMW X3 xDrive30d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 730Ld is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.