On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520d is about 30% cheaper than the BMW X3 xDrive30i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | X3 | 520d | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 2,339 € | 1,562 € | 777 € · 520d |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 2,190 € | 1,479 € | 711 € · 520d |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 2,074 € | 1,415 € | 659 € · 520d |
Cumulative saving for the 520d
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520d is about 30% cheaper than the BMW X3 xDrive30i with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The BMW 520d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.