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Porsche Boxster S vs BMW 430i G22: 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.

sports car · 2010 vs 2021 · 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

APorsche Boxster S

3,327 €per year

10,2 L/100 km weighted · 22.18 € per 100 km · 1 533 L per year

Gap1,237 € per yearin favour of the 430i (−37 %)≈ 570 L petrol 95
BBMW 430i G22

2,090 €per year

6,4 L/100 km weighted · 13.93 € per 100 km · 963 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · BoxsterBB · 430iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,644 €2,337 €1,307 € · 430i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway3,327 €2,090 €1,237 € · 430i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway3,020 €1,907 €1,113 € · 430i

Cumulative saving for the 430i

1 year
1,237 €
3 years
3,711 €
5 years
6,184 €
10 years
12,369 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
10.1 L/100 km · 6.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
314 ch · 258 ch
Kerb weight
1,380 kg · 1,545 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 430i is about 35% cheaper than the Porsche Boxster S with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 430i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.