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BMW 730Ld xDrive G11 vs Audi A3 Sedan: 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 · 2018 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/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 xDrive G11

1,956 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 13.04 € per 100 km · 902 L per year

Gap316 € per yearin favour of the 730Ld xDrive (−14 %)≈ 146 L petrol 95
BAudi A3 Sedan

2,273 €per year

7,0 L/100 km weighted · 15.15 € per 100 km · 1 047 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 730LdBB · A3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,129 €2,324 €196 € · 730Ld
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,956 €2,273 €316 € · 730Ld
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,826 €2,168 €342 € · 730Ld

Cumulative saving for the 730Ld xDrive

1 year
316 €
3 years
949 €
5 years
1,582 €
10 years
3,164 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.8 L/100 km · 7.2 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
265 ch · 204 ch
Kerb weight
1,880 kg · 1,455 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 730Ld xDrive is about 15% cheaper than the Audi A3 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

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