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MG4 Standard RWD vs BMW 118d xDrive F20LCI: 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 · 2023 vs 2018 · 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

AMG4 Standard RWD

531 €per year

17,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.54 € per 100 km · 2 652 kWh per year

Gap1,394 € per yearin favour of the 4 Standard RWD (−72 %)≈ 587 L diesel
BBMW 118d xDrive F20LCI

1,925 €per year

5,4 L/100 km weighted · 12.83 € per 100 km · 810 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · 4BB · 118dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway452 €2,094 €1,642 € · 4
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway531 €1,925 €1,394 € · 4
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway628 €1,800 €1,172 € · 4

Cumulative saving for the 4 Standard RWD

1 year
1,394 €
3 years
4,182 €
5 years
6,969 €
10 years
13,939 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
17.0 kWh/100 km · 5.2 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
177 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,655 kg · 1,470 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the MG4 Standard RWD is about 70% cheaper than the BMW 118d xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the MG4 Standard RWD is 350 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The MG4 Standard RWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.