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BMW M235i xDrive F44 vs BMW 230i Coupe G42: 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 · 2019 vs 2022 · 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 M235i xDrive F44

2,405 €per year

7,4 L/100 km weighted · 16.04 € per 100 km · 1 108 L per year

Gap10 € per yearin favour of the M235i xDrive (−0 %)≈ 4 L petrol 95
BBMW 230i Coupe G42

2,415 €per year

7,4 L/100 km weighted · 16.10 € per 100 km · 1 113 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M235iBB · 230iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,640 €2,698 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,405 €2,415 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,230 €2,195 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the M235i xDrive

1 year
10 €
3 years
29 €
5 years
48 €
10 years
96 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.1 L/100 km · 7.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
306 ch · 245 ch
Kerb weight
1,570 kg · 1,525 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW M235i xDrive and BMW 230i Coupe have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW M235i xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.