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BMW i7 xDrive60 G70 vs BMW 218d xDrive F44: 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.

limousine · 2022 vs 2021 · 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 i7 xDrive60 G70

509 €per year

17,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.39 € per 100 km · 2 543 kWh per year

Gap1,195 € per yearin favour of the i7 xDrive60 (−70 %)≈ 503 L diesel
BBMW 218d xDrive F44

1,704 €per year

4,8 L/100 km weighted · 11.36 € per 100 km · 717 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · i7BB · 218dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway433 €1,771 €1,338 € · i7
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway509 €1,704 €1,195 € · i7
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway602 €1,654 €1,052 € · i7

Cumulative saving for the i7 xDrive60

1 year
1,195 €
3 years
3,584 €
5 years
5,974 €
10 years
11,948 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
16.3 kWh/100 km · 4.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
544 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
2,640 kg · 1,545 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i7 xDrive60 is about 70% cheaper than the BMW 218d xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the BMW i7 xDrive60 is 625 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The BMW i7 xDrive60 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.