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BMW M340d xDrive G20 vs Volvo XC40 B4: 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.

saloon · 2020 vs 2022 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · 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 M340d xDrive G20

2,160 €per year

6,1 L/100 km weighted · 14.40 € per 100 km · 909 L per year

Gap255 € per yearin favour of the M340d xDrive (−11 %)≈ 118 L petrol 95
BVolvo XC40 B4

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 · M340dBB · XC40Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,509 €2,698 €189 € · M340d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,160 €2,415 €255 € · M340d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,889 €2,195 €307 € · M340d

Cumulative saving for the M340d xDrive

1 year
255 €
3 years
766 €
5 years
1,276 €
10 years
2,553 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.7 L/100 km · 7.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Combustion
Power
340 ch · 197 ch
Kerb weight
1,820 kg · 1,610 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW M340d xDrive is about 10% cheaper than the Volvo XC40 B4 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW M340d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.