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MG ZS EV FWD vs BMW 318d F30: 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.

small SUV · 2020 vs 2012 · 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

AMG ZS EV FWD

540 €per year

18,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.60 € per 100 km · 2 699 kWh per year

Gap950 € per yearin favour of the ZS EV FWD (−64 %)≈ 400 L diesel
BBMW 318d F30

1,490 €per year

4,2 L/100 km weighted · 9.93 € per 100 km · 627 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ZSBB · 318dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway460 €1,664 €1,205 € · ZS
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway540 €1,490 €950 € · ZS
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway639 €1,354 €716 € · ZS

Cumulative saving for the ZS EV FWD

1 year
950 €
3 years
2,849 €
5 years
4,749 €
10 years
9,497 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.3 kWh/100 km · 4.0 L/100 km
Power
148 ch · 143 ch
Kerb weight
1,620 kg · 1,495 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the MG ZS EV FWD is about 65% cheaper than the BMW 318d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the MG ZS EV FWD is 263 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

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