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BMW X7 M50d G07 vs Audi SQ5 Sportback: 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.

luxury SUV · 2018 vs 2026 · 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 X7 M50d G07

2,756 €per year

7,7 L/100 km weighted · 18.37 € per 100 km · 1 160 L per year

Gap8 € per yearin favour of the SQ5 Sportback (−0 %)≈ 3 L diesel
BAudi SQ5 Sportback

2,748 €per year

8,4 L/100 km weighted · 18.32 € per 100 km · 1 266 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · X7BB · SQ5Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,079 €2,813 €266 € · SQ5
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,756 €2,748 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,505 €2,620 €114 € · X7

Cumulative saving for the SQ5 Sportback

1 year
8 €
3 years
24 €
5 years
40 €
10 years
80 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.4 L/100 km · 8.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
400 ch · 367 ch
Kerb weight
2,460 kg · 2,040 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW X7 M50d and Audi SQ5 Sportback have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.