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BMW i5 M60 xDrive G60 vs BMW 125d F20LCI: 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.

grand tourer · 2025 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/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 i5 M60 xDrive G60

378 €per year

12,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.52 € per 100 km · 1 888 kWh per year

Gap1,372 € per yearin favour of the i5 M60 xDrive (−78 %)≈ 578 L diesel
BBMW 125d F20LCI

1,750 €per year

4,9 L/100 km weighted · 11.67 € per 100 km · 737 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · i5BB · 125dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway321 €1,876 €1,555 € · i5
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway378 €1,750 €1,372 € · i5
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway447 €1,647 €1,200 € · i5

Cumulative saving for the i5 M60 xDrive

1 year
1,372 €
3 years
4,117 €
5 years
6,861 €
10 years
13,722 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
12.1 L/100 km · 4.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
517 ch · 224 ch
Kerb weight
2,305 kg · 1,480 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 M60 xDrive is about 80% cheaper than the BMW 125d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the BMW i5 M60 xDrive is 472 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.