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i5 xDrive40 G60
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
406€
2,71 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 204 L of petrol 95 per year
- Weighted consumption
- 12,9 kWh/100km
- Energy rate
- 0,21 €/kWh · home
- Energy used
- 1934,4 kWh per year
Consumption comparison
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
Annual mileage
15 000 km/an
Simulated driving mix
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Charging type
Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
2,71 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 204 L of petrol 95 per year
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
3,12 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 235 L of petrol 95 per year
BMW i5 xDrive40 G60 costs 62 €/an less in energy than Audi A6 Avant e-tron, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 31 L of petrol 95 saved per year
Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
1 year
62 €
≈ 31 L petrol 95
3 years
187 €
≈ 94 L petrol 95
5 years
311 €
≈ 156 L petrol 95
10 years
622 €
≈ 313 L petrol 95
Cumulative savings for BMW i5 xDrive40 G60 versus Audi A6 Avant e-tron. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.
Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 860 kWh | 0,027 €/km | 406 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 860 kWh | 0,039 €/km | 580 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km1 860 kWh | 0,058 €/km | 870 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km1 860 kWh | 0,030 €/km | 456 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 456 € | ||
| Charging mix | km/year | €/km | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 145 kWh | 0,031 €/km | 468 € |
| 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 145 kWh | 0,045 €/km | 669 € |
| 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh | 15 000 km2 145 kWh | 0,067 €/km | 1 004 € |
| Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC | 15 000 km2 145 kWh | 0,035 €/km | 525 € |
| Annual total (typical mix) | 525 € | ||
Same scenarios: energy cost of a Executive petrol (~8,0 L/100km).
| Scenario | i5 xDrive40 G60 | A6 Avant e-tron | Petrol equiv. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily100 km · home | 2,71 € | 3,12 € | 15,92 € |
| Weekend200 km · home | 5,42 € | 6,25 € | 31,84 € |
| Holiday500 km · fast DC | 29,02 € | 33,46 € | 79,60 € |
| Annual20,000 km · typical mix | 607,40 € | 700,47 € | 3184,00 € |
Based on petrol 95 1,99 €/L · cons. Executive petrol 8,0 L/100km. Excluding purchase, maintenance and depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 xDrive40 is about 15% cheaper than the Audi A6 Avant e-tron with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.
Audi A6 Avant e-tron offers more range: 520 km vs 486 km for BMW i5 xDrive40 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW i5 xDrive40 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.