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MINI Cooper C FWD vs BMW 116i F40: 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.

city car · 2024 vs 2019 · 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

AMINI Cooper C FWD

2,028 €per year

6,2 L/100 km weighted · 13.52 € per 100 km · 935 L per year

Gap26 € per yearin favour of the Cooper C FWD (−1 %)≈ 12 L petrol 95
BBMW 116i F40

2,054 €per year

6,3 L/100 km weighted · 13.69 € per 100 km · 947 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · CooperBB · 116iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,236 €2,283 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,028 €2,054 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,865 €1,888 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the Cooper C FWD

1 year
26 €
3 years
78 €
5 years
130 €
10 years
260 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.0 L/100 km · 6.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
156 ch · 109 ch
Kerb weight
1,165 kg · 1,340 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the MINI Cooper C FWD and BMW 116i have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

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