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Consumption comparison

BMW X3 M40i G01 vs Audi Q6 SUV e-tron: how much do I save per year?

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

BMWPetrol

X3 M40i G01

65 L · 2020

8,2 L/100km

VS
AudiBEVMost economical

Q6 SUV e-tron

75.8 kWh · 2025

12,8 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Charging type

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)

BMWPetrol

X3 M40i G01

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 558€

17,05 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 285 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
8,6 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1285,5 L per year
AudiBEVMost economical

Q6 SUV e-tron

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

419€

2,80 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 211 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
13,3 kWh/100km
Energy rate
0,21 €/kWh · home
Energy used
1996,8 kWh per year
Annual gap Q6 SUV e-tron vs X3 M40i+2 139 €/an≈ 1075 L petrol 95

Audi Q6 SUV e-tron costs 2 139 €/an less in energy than BMW X3 M40i G01, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.

≈ 1075 L of petrol 95 saved per year

By charging mix:
  • Home+2 139 €/an
  • AC station+1 959 €/an
  • Fast DC+1 660 €/an

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

2 139 €

≈ 1075 L petrol 95

3 years

6 416 €

≈ 3224 L petrol 95

5 years

10 694 €

≈ 5374 L petrol 95

10 years

21 388 €

≈ 10748 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for Audi Q6 SUV e-tron versus BMW X3 M40i G01. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual cost breakdown by charging mix

Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.

BMW

X3 M40i G01

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,171 €/km2 558 €
Audi

Q6 SUV e-tron

Charging mixkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh15 000 km1 920 kWh0,028 €/km419 €
100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh15 000 km1 920 kWh0,040 €/km599 €
100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh15 000 km1 920 kWh0,060 €/km899 €
Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC15 000 km1 920 kWh0,031 €/km470 €
Annual total (typical mix)470 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi Q6 SUV e-tron is about 85% cheaper than the BMW X3 M40i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Audi Q6 SUV e-tron is 460 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Audi Q6 SUV e-tron is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.