On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 xDrive40 is about 85% cheaper than the BMW 540i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | AA · i5 | BB · 540i | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 329 € | 2,726 € | 2,397 € · i5 |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 387 € | 2,382 € | 1,995 € · i5 |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 458 € | 2,113 € | 1,656 € · i5 |
Cumulative saving for the i5 xDrive40
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 xDrive40 is about 85% cheaper than the BMW 540i 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.