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BMW 740d xDrive 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 740d xDrive G11

2,007 €per year

5,6 L/100 km weighted · 13.38 € per 100 km · 845 L per year

Gap64 € per yearin favour of the 740d xDrive (−3 %)≈ 27 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 · 740dBB · X3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,235 €2,260 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,007 €2,071 €64 € · 740d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,828 €1,928 €100 € · 740d

Cumulative saving for the 740d xDrive

1 year
64 €
3 years
192 €
5 years
321 €
10 years
642 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.4 L/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Combustion
Power
340 ch · 286 ch
Kerb weight
1,955 kg · 1,930 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 740d xDrive and BMW X3 xDrive30d 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.