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BMW X1 xDrive20i F48 vs BMW 120d xDrive F40: 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.

compact SUV · 2019 vs 2020 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/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 X1 xDrive20i F48

2,239 €per year

6,9 L/100 km weighted · 14.93 € per 100 km · 1 032 L per year

Gap493 € per yearin favour of the 120d xDrive (−22 %)≈ 227 L petrol 95
BBMW 120d xDrive F40

1,746 €per year

4,9 L/100 km weighted · 11.64 € per 100 km · 735 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · X1BB · 120dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,399 €1,853 €546 € · 120d
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,239 €1,746 €493 € · 120d
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,116 €1,661 €455 € · 120d

Cumulative saving for the 120d xDrive

1 year
493 €
3 years
1,479 €
5 years
2,465 €
10 years
4,931 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.7 L/100 km · 4.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
192 ch · 190 ch
Kerb weight
1,570 kg · 1,515 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 120d xDrive is about 20% cheaper than the BMW X1 xDrive20i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 120d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.