On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW M5 CS and Audi S8 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | AA · M5 | BB · S8 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 4,529 € | 3,542 € | 987 € · S8 |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 3,736 € | 3,461 € | 275 € · S8 |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 3,120 € | 3,300 € | 181 € · M5 |
Cumulative saving for the S8
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW M5 CS and Audi S8 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
The Audi S8 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.