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BMW 740Ld xDrive G11 vs BMW 330d xDrive G20: 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 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · 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 740Ld xDrive G11

2,109 €per year

6,5 L/100 km weighted · 14.06 € per 100 km · 972 L per year

Gap128 € per yearin favour of the 330d xDrive (−6 %)≈ 59 L petrol 95
BBMW 330d xDrive G20

1,982 €per year

5,6 L/100 km weighted · 13.21 € per 100 km · 834 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 740LdBB · 330dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,366 €2,162 €205 € · 330d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,109 €1,982 €128 € · 330d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,907 €1,835 €72 € · 330d

Cumulative saving for the 330d xDrive

1 year
128 €
3 years
383 €
5 years
638 €
10 years
1,277 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.2 L/100 km · 5.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
320 ch · 265 ch
Kerb weight
1,915 kg · 1,660 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 740Ld xDrive and BMW 330d xDrive have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 330d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.