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BMW 740d xDrive G11 vs Volvo XC40 B4: 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 2022 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · 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 740d xDrive G11

2,270 €per year

6,4 L/100 km weighted · 15.14 € per 100 km · 956 L per year

Gap145 € per yearin favour of the 740d xDrive (−6 %)≈ 67 L petrol 95
BVolvo XC40 B4

2,415 €per year

7,4 L/100 km weighted · 16.10 € per 100 km · 1 113 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 740dBB · XC40Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,532 €2,698 €166 € · 740d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,270 €2,415 €145 € · 740d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,067 €2,195 €128 € · 740d

Cumulative saving for the 740d xDrive

1 year
145 €
3 years
434 €
5 years
724 €
10 years
1,448 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.1 L/100 km · 7.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
320 ch · 197 ch
Kerb weight
1,870 kg · 1,610 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 740d xDrive and Volvo XC40 B4 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 740d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.