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BMW M340i xDrive G20 vs BMW 330i 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.

saloon · 2020 vs 2019 · 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 M340i xDrive G20

2,402 €per year

7,4 L/100 km weighted · 16.01 € per 100 km · 1 107 L per year

Gap202 € per yearin favour of the 330i xDrive (−8 %)≈ 93 L petrol 95
BBMW 330i xDrive G20

2,200 €per year

6,8 L/100 km weighted · 14.67 € per 100 km · 1 014 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M340iBB · 330iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,716 €2,422 €295 € · 330i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,402 €2,200 €202 € · 330i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,165 €2,031 €133 € · 330i

Cumulative saving for the 330i xDrive

1 year
202 €
3 years
605 €
5 years
1,009 €
10 years
2,018 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.0 L/100 km · 6.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Mild hybrid 48 V · Combustion
Power
382 ch · 258 ch
Kerb weight
1,823 kg · 1,565 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 330i xDrive is about 10% cheaper than the BMW M340i xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

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