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Porsche Cayman PDK vs BMW 218i Convertible F22: 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 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

APorsche Cayman PDK

4,160 €per year

12,8 L/100 km weighted · 27.73 € per 100 km · 1 917 L per year

Gap1,947 € per yearin favour of the 218i Convertible (−47 %)≈ 897 L petrol 95
BBMW 218i Convertible F22

2,213 €per year

6,8 L/100 km weighted · 14.76 € per 100 km · 1 020 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · CaymanBB · 218iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway5,521 €2,466 €3,055 € · 218i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway4,160 €2,213 €1,947 € · 218i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway3,369 €2,021 €1,347 € · 218i

Cumulative saving for the 218i Convertible

1 year
1,947 €
3 years
5,840 €
5 years
9,733 €
10 years
19,466 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
10.1 L/100 km · 6.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
269 ch · 136 ch
Kerb weight
1,360 kg · 1,500 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 218i Convertible is about 45% cheaper than the Porsche Cayman PDK with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 218i Convertible is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.