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DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 vs BMW 123 xDrive F70: 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 2024 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · 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

ADS4 PureTech 225 EAT8

2,161 €per year

6,6 L/100 km weighted · 14.41 € per 100 km · 996 L per year

Gap16 € per yearin favour of the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 (−1 %)≈ 7 L petrol 95
BBMW 123 xDrive F70

2,177 €per year

6,7 L/100 km weighted · 14.51 € per 100 km · 1 003 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 4BB · 123Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,388 €2,432 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,161 €2,177 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,982 €1,979 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8

1 year
16 €
3 years
47 €
5 years
78 €
10 years
156 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.4 L/100 km · 6.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
228 ch · 218 ch
Kerb weight
1,480 kg · 1,530 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 and BMW 123 xDrive have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.