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BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 vs BMW 540i G30: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

saloon · 2024 vs 2021 · 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

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BBMW 540i G30

Comparison unavailable - manufacturer data being validated.

8,9 L/100 km weighted · 1 332 L per year

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
19.7 kWh/100 km · 6.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
544 ch · 333 ch
Kerb weight
2,215 kg · 1,685 kg

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Frequently asked questions

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