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BMW M550d xDrive G30 vs Tesla Model 3 RWD: 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.

grand tourer · 2018 vs 2024 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · 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
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW M550d xDrive G30

2,445 €per year

6,9 L/100 km weighted · 16.30 € per 100 km · 1 029 L per year

Gap2,022 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 RWD (−83 %)≈ 851 L diesel
BTesla Model 3 RWD

423 €per year

14,1 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.82 € per 100 km · 2 113 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M550dBB · Model 3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,687 €417 €2,270 € · Model 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,445 €423 €2,022 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,260 €448 €1,812 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 RWD

1 year
2,022 €
3 years
6,066 €
5 years
10,111 €
10 years
20,221 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.6 L/100 km · 13.2 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
400 ch · 282 ch
Kerb weight
1,845 kg · 1,752 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 RWD is about 85% cheaper than the BMW M550d xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 RWD is 513 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model 3 RWD 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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