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Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vs BMW 330e G20: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

saloon · 2018 vs 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · 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
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ATesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

469 €per year

15,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.13 € per 100 km · 2 345 kWh per year

Gap591 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 Long Range RWD (−56 %)≈ 272 L petrol 95
BBMW 330e G20

1,060 €per year

19,8 kWh/100 km weighted · 7.07 € per 100 km · 1 323 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Model 3BB · 330eGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway472 €1,060 €588 € · Model 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway469 €1,060 €591 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway486 €1,060 €574 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Long Range RWD

1 year
591 €
3 years
1,773 €
5 years
2,955 €
10 years
5,911 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
14.7 kWh/100 km · 19.0 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Plug-in hybrid
Power
258 ch · 252 ch
Kerb weight
1,730 kg · 1,740 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is about 55% cheaper than the BMW 330e with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD offers more range: 600 km vs 59 km for BMW 330e (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

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

Model 3
· 330e