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BMW M235i xDrive F44 vs BMW 330d xDrive 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

Gap495 € per yearin favour of the 330d xDrive (−21 %)≈ 228 L petrol 95
BBMW 330d xDrive G20

1,910 €per year

5,4 L/100 km weighted · 12.74 € per 100 km · 804 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M235iBB · 330dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,640 €2,072 €567 € · 330d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,405 €1,910 €495 € · 330d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,230 €1,757 €473 € · 330d

Cumulative saving for the 330d xDrive

1 year
495 €
3 years
1,485 €
5 years
2,476 €
10 years
4,951 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.1 L/100 km · 5.3 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
306 ch · 265 ch
Kerb weight
1,570 kg · 1,745 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 330d xDrive is about 20% cheaper than the BMW M235i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 330d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.