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BMW i5 xDrive40 G60 vs BMW 520d G30: 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 xDrive40 G60

387 €per year

12,9 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.58 € per 100 km · 1 934 kWh per year

Gap1,391 € per yearin favour of the i5 xDrive40 (−78 %)≈ 586 L diesel
BBMW 520d G30

1,778 €per year

5,0 L/100 km weighted · 11.86 € per 100 km · 749 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · i5BB · 520dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway329 €1,866 €1,536 € · i5
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway387 €1,778 €1,391 € · i5
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway458 €1,711 €1,253 € · i5

Cumulative saving for the i5 xDrive40

1 year
1,391 €
3 years
4,174 €
5 years
6,957 €
10 years
13,914 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
12.4 L/100 km · 4.9 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
394 ch · 190 ch
Kerb weight
2,280 kg · 1,685 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 xDrive40 is about 80% cheaper than the BMW 520d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the BMW i5 xDrive40 is 486 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

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.