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Home›Consumption›BMW i5 vs BMW 540i

Consumption comparison

BMW i5 xDrive40 G60 vs BMW 540i G30: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

BMWBEVMost economical

i5 xDrive40 G60

75.5 kWh · 2025

12,4 L/100km

VS
BMWPetrol

540i G30

68 L · 2020

6,5 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Charging type

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)

BMWBEVMost economical

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
BMWPetrol

540i G30

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 054€

13,69 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 032 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
6,9 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1032,0 L per year
Annual gap i5 xDrive40 vs 540i+1 647 €/an≈ 828 L petrol 95

BMW i5 xDrive40 G60 costs 1 647 €/an less in energy than BMW 540i G30, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.

≈ 828 L of petrol 95 saved per year

By charging mix:
  • Home+1 647 €/an
  • AC station+1 473 €/an
  • Fast DC+1 183 €/an

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

1 647 €

≈ 828 L petrol 95

3 years

4 942 €

≈ 2484 L petrol 95

5 years

8 237 €

≈ 4139 L petrol 95

10 years

16 475 €

≈ 8279 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW i5 xDrive40 G60 versus BMW 540i G30. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual cost breakdown by charging mix

Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.

BMW

i5 xDrive40 G60

Charging mixkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh15 000 km1 860 kWh0,027 €/km406 €
100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh15 000 km1 860 kWh0,039 €/km580 €
100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh15 000 km1 860 kWh0,058 €/km870 €
Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC15 000 km1 860 kWh0,030 €/km456 €
Annual total (typical mix)456 €
BMW

540i G30

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,137 €/km2 054 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 xDrive40 is about 80% 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.