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BMW M135i xDrive F40 vs BMW 216i F22: 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.

compact · 2021 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · 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

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW M135i xDrive F40

2,275 €per year

7,0 L/100 km weighted · 15.17 € per 100 km · 1 049 L per year

Gap322 € per yearin favour of the 216i (−14 %)≈ 148 L petrol 95
BBMW 216i F22

1,953 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 13.02 € per 100 km · 900 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M135iBB · 216iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,510 €2,148 €361 € · 216i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,275 €1,953 €322 € · 216i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,099 €1,797 €303 € · 216i

Cumulative saving for the 216i

1 year
322 €
3 years
967 €
5 years
1,611 €
10 years
3,222 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.7 L/100 km · 5.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
306 ch · 109 ch
Kerb weight
1,525 kg · 1,350 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 216i is about 15% cheaper than the BMW M135i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 216i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.