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Tesla Model 3 RWD vs BMW 530d Touring G30: 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.

saloon · 2024 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.38 €/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 RWD

423 €per year

14,1 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.82 € per 100 km · 2 113 kWh per year

Gap1,602 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 RWD (−79 %)≈ 674 L diesel
BBMW 530d Touring G30

2,024 €per year

5,7 L/100 km weighted · 13.50 € per 100 km · 852 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Model 3BB · 530dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway417 €2,199 €1,782 € · Model 3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway423 €2,024 €1,602 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway448 €1,889 €1,441 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 RWD

1 year
1,602 €
3 years
4,805 €
5 years
8,008 €
10 years
16,016 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
13.2 kWh/100 km · 5.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
282 ch · 265 ch
Kerb weight
1,752 kg · 1,750 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 RWD is about 80% cheaper than the BMW 530d Touring with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model 3 RWD is 513 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

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