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Tesla Model S P85D vs BMW 218d Gran Tourer F22: 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.

grand tourer · 2014 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 S P85D

672 €per year

22,4 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.48 € per 100 km · 3 361 kWh per year

Gap1,013 € per yearin favour of the Model S P85D (−60 %)≈ 426 L diesel
BBMW 218d Gran Tourer F22

1,686 €per year

4,7 L/100 km weighted · 11.24 € per 100 km · 710 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · 218dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway662 €1,807 €1,145 € · Model
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway672 €1,686 €1,013 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway681 €1,593 €912 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model S P85D

1 year
1,013 €
3 years
3,040 €
5 years
5,066 €
10 years
10,133 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
22.5 kWh/100 km · 4.6 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
691 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
2,239 kg · 1,520 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S P85D is about 60% cheaper than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model S P85D is 407 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model S P85D is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

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· 218d