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DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD vs BMW 120d xDrive F40: how much do I save per year? Plug-in hybrid vs electric: the cost depends on your usage profile. Select your scenario below.
MotorwayRange & charging Performance0-100, top speed ConsumptionAnnual TCO Low mileage 8 000 km/year Average 15 000 km/year High mileage 25 000 km/year
5 000 km 50 000 km
Charging type
Home 0,21 €/kWh Public station 0,30 €/kWh Fast 0,45 €/kWh
Methodology
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,20 €/kWh)
DS PHEV Most economical
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
862 €
5,75 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 424 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details EV mode 11624.472573839663 km · 374,50 € Combustion mode 3375.527426160337 km · 487,92 € Weighted EV cons. 16,0 kWh/100km Weighted combustion cons. 7,4 L/100km BMW Petrol
Annual energy cost · 15 000 km
1 752 €
11,68 € / 100 km
Equivalent to 862 L of petrol 95 per year
Show details Weighted consumption 5,2 L/100km Fuel price 2,25 €/L Fuel used 780,0 L per year Annual gap DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD vs 120d xDrive +889 €/an ≈ 396 L diesel
DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD costs 889 €/an less in energy than BMW 120d xDrive F40 , over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.
≈ 396 L of diesel saved per year
By charging mix: Home +889 €/an AC station +889 €/an Fast DC +889 €/an Your savings over the ownership period Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.
5 000 15 000 20 000 30 000 50 000
1 year
889 €
≈ 438 L petrol 95
3 years
2 668 €
≈ 1313 L petrol 95
5 years
4 447 €
≈ 2188 L petrol 95
10 years
8 895 €
≈ 4375 L petrol 95
Annual cost breakdown by charging mix Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.
Charging mix km/year €/km Annual cost 100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,20 €/kWh 15 000 km2 415 kWh 0,151 €/km 2 259 € 100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,40 €/kWh 15 000 km2 415 kWh 0,151 €/km 2 259 € 100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,60 €/kWh 15 000 km2 415 kWh 0,151 €/km 2 259 € Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC 15 000 km2 415 kWh 0,151 €/km 2 259 € Annual total (typical mix) 2 259 €
Fuel km/year €/km Annual cost Annual fuel2,25 €/L 15 000 km 0,117 €/km 1 752 €
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Frequently asked questions How much does a trip cost in a DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD vs BMW 120d xDrive? On a 100 km mixed trip, the DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD is about 50% cheaper than the BMW 120d xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
What is the range of the DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD vs the BMW 120d xDrive? The declared range of the DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD is 60 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
Is the DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD or the BMW 120d xDrive better for running costs? The DS DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.