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BMW M5 CS F90 vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD: which one uses less fuel?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

grand tourer · 2021 vs 2024 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW M5 CS F90

3,736 €per year

12,3 L/100 km weighted · 24.90 € per 100 km · 1 838 L per year

Gap3,278 €per year in favour of the Model 3 Long Range AWD (−88 %)≈ 1,613 L petrol 95
BTesla Model 3 Long Range AWD

457 €per year

15,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.05 € per 100 km · 2 286 kWh per year

Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix
Charging type
Fuel price : Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Diesel 2.25 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitM5Model 3Gap
City70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway4,529 €448 €4,080 € · Model 3
Mixed30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway3,736 €457 €3,278 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway3,120 €479 €2,641 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Long Range AWD

1 year
3,278 €
3 years
9,835 €
5 years
16,391 €
10 years
32,783 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
11.3 L/100 km · 14.7 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
635 ch · 358 ch
Kerb weight
1,825 kg · 1,857 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is about 90% cheaper than the BMW M5 CS with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is 629 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

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