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BMW M235i xDrive F44 vs BMW 320d G20: 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 2019 · 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 M235i xDrive F44

2,405 €per year

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

Gap666 € per yearin favour of the 320d (−28 %)≈ 307 L petrol 95
BBMW 320d G20

1,739 €per year

4,9 L/100 km weighted · 11.59 € per 100 km · 732 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M235iBB · 320dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,640 €1,914 €726 € · 320d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,405 €1,739 €666 € · 320d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,230 €1,604 €626 € · 320d

Cumulative saving for the 320d

1 year
666 €
3 years
1,999 €
5 years
3,331 €
10 years
6,662 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.1 L/100 km · 4.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
306 ch · 190 ch
Kerb weight
1,570 kg · 1,450 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 320d is about 30% cheaper than the BMW M235i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 320d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.