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BMW M140i F20LCI vs BMW 218d 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 · 2018 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/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 M140i F20LCI

2,536 €per year

7,8 L/100 km weighted · 16.90 € per 100 km · 1 169 L per year

Gap886 € per yearin favour of the 218d (−35 %)≈ 408 L petrol 95
BBMW 218d F22

1,650 €per year

4,6 L/100 km weighted · 11.00 € per 100 km · 695 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M140iBB · 218dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,868 €1,771 €1,096 € · 218d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,536 €1,650 €886 € · 218d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,282 €1,557 €724 € · 218d

Cumulative saving for the 218d

1 year
886 €
3 years
2,657 €
5 years
4,428 €
10 years
8,855 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.4 L/100 km · 4.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
340 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,470 kg · 1,445 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 218d is about 35% cheaper than the BMW M140i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 218d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.