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Cupra Born vs BMW 218d Gran Coupe F44: 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.

compact · 2021 vs 2020 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/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

ACupra Born

493 €per year

16,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.29 € per 100 km · 2 465 kWh per year

Gap1,171 € per yearin favour of the Born (−70 %)≈ 493 L diesel
BBMW 218d Gran Coupe F44

1,664 €per year

4,7 L/100 km weighted · 11.10 € per 100 km · 701 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · BornBB · 218dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway420 €1,819 €1,400 € · Born
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway493 €1,664 €1,171 € · Born
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway583 €1,547 €963 € · Born

Cumulative saving for the Born

1 year
1,171 €
3 years
3,514 €
5 years
5,856 €
10 years
11,712 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
15.8 kWh/100 km · 4.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
201 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,710 kg · 1,425 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Cupra Born is about 70% cheaper than the BMW 218d Gran Coupe with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Cupra Born is 420 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

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