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Home›Consumption›Tesla Model 3 vs BMW 540d

Consumption comparison

Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD vs BMW 540d xDrive G30: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

TeslaBEVMost economical

Model 3 Long Range AWD

74 kWh · 2019

16,0 kWh/100km

VS
BMWDiesel

540d xDrive G30

66 L · 2020

5,1 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Charging type

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)

TeslaBEVMost economical

Model 3 Long Range AWD

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

522€

3,48 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 262 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
16,6 kWh/100km
Energy rate
0,21 €/kWh · home
Energy used
2486,3 kWh per year
BMWPetrol

540d xDrive G30

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 415€

9,43 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 711 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
5,4 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
808,5 L per year
Annual gap Model 3 Long Range AWD vs 540d xDrive+893 €/an≈ 510 L diesel

Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD costs 893 €/an less in energy than BMW 540d xDrive G30, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.

≈ 510 L of diesel saved per year

By charging mix:
  • Home+893 €/an
  • AC station+669 €/an
  • Fast DC+296 €/an

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

893 €

≈ 449 L petrol 95

3 years

2 678 €

≈ 1346 L petrol 95

5 years

4 464 €

≈ 2243 L petrol 95

10 years

8 928 €

≈ 4486 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD versus BMW 540d xDrive G30. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual cost breakdown by charging mix

Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.

Tesla

Model 3 Long Range AWD

Charging mixkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh15 000 km2 400 kWh0,035 €/km522 €
100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh15 000 km2 400 kWh0,050 €/km746 €
100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh15 000 km2 400 kWh0,075 €/km1 119 €
Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC15 000 km2 400 kWh0,039 €/km586 €
Annual total (typical mix)586 €
BMW

540d xDrive G30

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,094 €/km1 415 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is about 65% cheaper than the BMW 540d xDrive with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices — simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is 560 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.