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BMW X5 M Competition G05 vs Tesla Model 3 Performance: 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.

large SUV · 2021 vs 2024 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · 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
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW X5 M Competition G05

4,629 €per year

14,2 L/100 km weighted · 30.86 € per 100 km · 2 133 L per year

Gap4,108 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 Performance (−89 %)≈ 1,893 L petrol 95
BTesla Model 3 Performance

520 €per year

17,3 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.47 € per 100 km · 2 600 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · X5BB · Model 3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway5,421 €512 €4,909 € · Model 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway4,629 €520 €4,108 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway4,020 €543 €3,477 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Performance

1 year
4,108 €
3 years
12,325 €
5 years
20,542 €
10 years
41,083 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
13.3 L/100 km · 16.7 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
625 ch · 510 ch
Kerb weight
2,335 kg · 1,844 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Performance is about 90% cheaper than the BMW X5 M Competition with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 Performance is 547 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Specs
X5
· Model 3