On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i4 M50 xDrive and BMW i4 eDrive35 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
581 €per year
19,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3,87 € per 100 km · 2 902 kWh per year
Cheaper to runAnnual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
| Profile | Split | i4 | i4 | Gap | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 523 € | 494 € | 29 € | i4 |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 615 € | 581 € | 34 € | i4 |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 727 € | 687 € | 41 € | i4 |
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i4 M50 xDrive and BMW i4 eDrive35 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
BMW i4 M50 xDrive offers more range: 510 km vs 406 km for BMW i4 eDrive35 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i4 eDrive35 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.