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BMW ActiveHybrid X6 E71 vs BMW X5 M50d F15: 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.

large SUV · 2009 vs 2018 · 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 ActiveHybrid X6 E71

3,278 €per year

10,1 L/100 km weighted · 21.85 € per 100 km · 1 511 L per year

Gap651 € per yearin favour of the X5 M50d (−20 %)≈ 300 L petrol 95
BBMW X5 M50d F15

2,627 €per year

7,4 L/100 km weighted · 17.51 € per 100 km · 1 105 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ActiveHybridBB · X5Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,419 €2,782 €638 € · X5
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway3,278 €2,627 €651 € · X5
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway3,170 €2,509 €661 € · X5

Cumulative saving for the X5 M50d

1 year
651 €
3 years
1,953 €
5 years
3,256 €
10 years
6,511 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
9.9 L/100 km · 7.2 L/100 km
Power
485 ch · 400 ch
Kerb weight
2,450 kg · 2,275 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW X5 M50d is about 20% cheaper than the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW X5 M50d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.