On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3 is about 75% cheaper than the BMW 118i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | i3 | 118i | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 348 € | 1,994 € | 1,646 € · i3 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 409 € | 1,772 € | 1,363 € · i3 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 484 € | 1,564 € | 1,081 € · i3 |
Cumulative saving for the i3
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3 is about 75% cheaper than the BMW 118i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the BMW i3 is 359 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The BMW i3 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.