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BMW M550d xDrive Touring G30 vs BMW 430i G22: 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 2021 · 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 M550d xDrive Touring G30

2,416 €per year

6,8 L/100 km weighted · 16.11 € per 100 km · 1 017 L per year

Gap327 € per yearin favour of the 430i (−14 %)≈ 137 L diesel
BBMW 430i G22

2,090 €per year

6,4 L/100 km weighted · 13.93 € per 100 km · 963 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · M550dBB · 430iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,591 €2,337 €254 € · 430i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,416 €2,090 €327 € · 430i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,281 €1,907 €374 € · 430i

Cumulative saving for the 430i

1 year
327 €
3 years
980 €
5 years
1,633 €
10 years
3,267 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.6 L/100 km · 6.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
400 ch · 258 ch
Kerb weight
1,955 kg · 1,545 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 430i is about 15% cheaper than the BMW M550d xDrive Touring with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 430i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.