On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 xDrive40 and Audi Q6 SUV e-tron have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | AA · i5 | BB · Q6 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 329 € | 332 € | Nearly level |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 387 € | 390 € | Nearly level |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 458 € | 461 € | Nearly level |
Cumulative saving for the i5 xDrive40
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 xDrive40 and Audi Q6 SUV e-tron have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Audi Q6 SUV e-tron offers more range: 556 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.