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Home›Consumption›BMW X3 vs BMW 225d

Consumption comparison

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BMW X3 M40i G01 vs BMW 225d F22: which one uses less fuel?

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

ABMW · Combustion · 2020
X3 M40i G01

2 613 €per year

8,6 L/100 km weighted · 17,42 € per 100 km · 1 285 L per year

Gap983 €per year in favour of the 225d (−38 %)≈ 483 L petrol 95
BBMW · Combustion · 2018
225d F22

1 631 €per year

4,8 L/100 km weighted · 10,87 € per 100 km · 726 L per year

Cheaper to run
MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCOSpec sheets : X3 · 225d

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 2,03 €/L·Diesel : 2,25 €/L

prix-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

15 000 km/an · Petrol 95 2,03 €/L
ProfileSplitX3225dGapAdvantage
City70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2 891 €1 764 €1 127 €225d
Mixed30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2 613 €1 631 €983 €225d
Long-distance10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2 406 €1 526 €880 €225d
Cumulative saving for the 225d
1 year983 €
3 years2 948 €
5 years4 914 €
10 years9 828 €
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 225d is about 40% cheaper than the BMW X3 M40i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 225d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.