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Renault Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 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 · 2020 vs 2020 · 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

ARenault Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140

1,939 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 12.93 € per 100 km · 893 L per year

Gap21 € per yearin favour of the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 (−1 %)≈ 10 L petrol 95
BBMW 116i F40

1,960 €per year

6,0 L/100 km weighted · 13.06 € per 100 km · 903 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Clio 5BB · 116iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,166 €2,150 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,939 €1,960 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,763 €1,813 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140

1 year
21 €
3 years
62 €
5 years
103 €
10 years
207 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
5.7 L/100 km · 5.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
140 ch · 109 ch
Kerb weight
1,196 kg · 1,320 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Renault Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 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 Renault Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.