On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 740Le iPerformance and BMW 225xe iPerformance have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
1,223 €per year
21,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 8.15 € per 100 km · 1 452 L per year
1,200 €per year
19,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 8.00 € per 100 km · 1 741 L per year
| Profile | Split | AA · 740Le | BB · 225xe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 1,223 € | 1,200 € | Nearly level |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 1,223 € | 1,200 € | Nearly level |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 1,223 € | 1,200 € | Nearly level |
Cumulative saving for the 225xe iPerformance
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 740Le iPerformance and BMW 225xe iPerformance have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
BMW 225xe iPerformance offers more range: 41 km vs 41 km for BMW 740Le iPerformance. In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW 225xe iPerformance is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.