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BMW 840d xDrive G15 vs Alpine A110 Pure 252: 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 2017 · 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 840d xDrive G15

2,302 €per year

6,5 L/100 km weighted · 15.35 € per 100 km · 969 L per year

Gap9 € per yearin favour of the 840d xDrive (−0 %)≈ 4 L petrol 95
BAlpine A110 Pure 252

2,311 €per year

7,1 L/100 km weighted · 15.41 € per 100 km · 1 065 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 840dBB · A110Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,545 €2,563 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,302 €2,311 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,117 €2,119 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 840d xDrive

1 year
9 €
3 years
26 €
5 years
44 €
10 years
87 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.2 L/100 km · 6.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
320 ch · 256 ch
Kerb weight
1,830 kg · 1,103 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 840d xDrive and Alpine A110 Pure 252 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 840d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.