On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S 85 and BMW iX xDrive40 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | Model | iX | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 682 € | 566 € | 116 € · iX |
| Mixed | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 702 € | 665 € | 37 € · iX |
| Long-distance | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 719 € | 786 € | 67 € · Model |
Cumulative saving for the iX xDrive40
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S 85 and BMW iX xDrive40 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.
Tesla Model S 85 offers more range: 426 km vs 425 km for BMW iX xDrive40 (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.
The BMW iX xDrive40 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.