On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3s is about 75% cheaper than the BMW 218d xDrive 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 | i3s | 218d | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 388 € | 1,920 € | 1,533 € · i3s |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 456 € | 1,769 € | 1,313 € · i3s |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 539 € | 1,647 € | 1,108 € · i3s |
Cumulative saving for the i3s
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i3s is about 75% cheaper than the BMW 218d xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the BMW i3s is 330 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The BMW i3s is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.