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BMW M140i xDrive F20LCI vs BMW i4 eDrive35 G26: 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 2024 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/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 M140i xDrive F20LCI

2,731 €per year

8,4 L/100 km weighted · 18.21 € per 100 km · 1 258 L per year

Gap2,150 € per yearin favour of the i4 eDrive35 (−79 %)≈ 991 L petrol 95
BBMW i4 eDrive35 G26

581 €per year

19,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.87 € per 100 km · 2 902 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M140iBB · i4Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,063 €494 €2,569 € · i4
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,731 €581 €2,150 € · i4
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,477 €687 €1,790 € · i4

Cumulative saving for the i4 eDrive35

1 year
2,150 €
3 years
6,451 €
5 years
10,752 €
10 years
21,503 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
8.0 L/100 km · 18.6 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
340 ch · 286 ch
Kerb weight
1,540 kg · 2,000 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i4 eDrive35 is about 80% cheaper than the BMW M140i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the BMW i4 eDrive35 is 406 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The BMW i4 eDrive35 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.