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BMW 840i G15 vs Alpine A290 GTS 192kW: 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 · 2021 vs 2024 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · 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
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 840i G15

2,506 €per year

7,7 L/100 km weighted · 16.71 € per 100 km · 1 155 L per year

Gap2,042 € per yearin favour of the A290 GTS 192kW (−81 %)≈ 941 L petrol 95
BAlpine A290 GTS 192kW

465 €per year

15,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.10 € per 100 km · 2 322 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 840iBB · A290Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,856 €445 €2,411 € · A290
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,506 €465 €2,042 € · A290
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,236 €483 €1,754 € · A290

Cumulative saving for the A290 GTS 192kW

1 year
2,042 €
3 years
6,125 €
5 years
10,209 €
10 years
20,417 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.3 L/100 km · 15.6 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
333 ch · 261 ch
Kerb weight
1,730 kg · 1,479 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Alpine A290 GTS 192kW is about 80% cheaper than the BMW 840i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Alpine A290 GTS 192kW is 373 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Alpine A290 GTS 192kW is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.