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BMW X3 xDrive30d G01 vs BMW X1 sDrive18i F48: 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.

family SUV · 2021 vs 2018 · 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 X3 xDrive30d G01

2,071 €per year

5,8 L/100 km weighted · 13.80 € per 100 km · 872 L per year

Gap121 € per yearin favour of the X1 sDrive18i (−6 %)≈ 51 L diesel
BBMW X1 sDrive18i F48

1,950 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 13.00 € per 100 km · 899 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · X3BB · X1Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,260 €2,127 €132 € · X1
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,071 €1,950 €121 € · X1
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,928 €1,810 €118 € · X1

Cumulative saving for the X1 sDrive18i

1 year
121 €
3 years
363 €
5 years
605 €
10 years
1,209 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.6 L/100 km · 5.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
286 ch · 140 ch
Kerb weight
1,930 kg · 1,420 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW X3 xDrive30d and BMW X1 sDrive18i have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW X1 sDrive18i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.