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MINI John Cooper Works FWD vs BMW 520i G30: 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 · 2019 vs 2018 · 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 John Cooper Works FWD

2,392 €per year

7,3 L/100 km weighted · 15.95 € per 100 km · 1 102 L per year

Gap381 € per yearin favour of the 520i (−16 %)≈ 175 L petrol 95
BBMW 520i G30

2,012 €per year

6,2 L/100 km weighted · 13.41 € per 100 km · 927 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · JohnBB · 520iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,637 €2,171 €465 € · 520i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,392 €2,012 €381 € · 520i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,197 €1,888 €309 € · 520i

Cumulative saving for the 520i

1 year
381 €
3 years
1,143 €
5 years
1,904 €
10 years
3,808 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.1 L/100 km · 6.0 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
231 ch · 184 ch
Kerb weight
1,175 kg · 1,540 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 520i is about 15% cheaper than the MINI John Cooper Works FWD with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 520i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.