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BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 vs BMW 230i F44: 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.

saloon · 2024 vs 2020 · 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 i4 M50 xDrive G26

615 €per year

20,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.10 € per 100 km · 3 073 kWh per year

Gap1,458 € per yearin favour of the i4 M50 xDrive (−70 %)≈ 672 L petrol 95
BBMW 230i F44

2,073 €per year

6,4 L/100 km weighted · 13.82 € per 100 km · 956 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · i4BB · 230iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway523 €2,313 €1,789 € · i4
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway615 €2,073 €1,458 € · i4
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway727 €1,888 €1,161 € · i4

Cumulative saving for the i4 M50 xDrive

1 year
1,458 €
3 years
4,375 €
5 years
7,292 €
10 years
14,585 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
19.7 kWh/100 km · 6.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
544 ch · 252 ch
Kerb weight
2,215 kg · 1,465 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i4 M50 xDrive is about 70% cheaper than the BMW 230i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the BMW i4 M50 xDrive is 510 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The BMW i4 M50 xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.