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Tesla Model S P85D vs BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26: 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 2024 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

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

Gap58 € per yearin favour of the i4 M50 xDrive (−9 %)≈ 27 L petrol 95
BBMW i4 M50 xDrive G26

615 €per year

20,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.10 € per 100 km · 3 073 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · i4Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway662 €523 €138 € · i4
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway672 €615 €58 € · i4
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway681 €727 €46 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the i4 M50 xDrive

1 year
58 €
3 years
173 €
5 years
288 €
10 years
575 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
22.5 kWh/100 km · 19.7 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
691 ch · 544 ch
Kerb weight
2,239 kg · 2,215 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i4 M50 xDrive is about 10% cheaper than the Tesla Model S P85D with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

BMW i4 M50 xDrive offers more range: 510 km vs 407 km for Tesla Model S P85D (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The BMW i4 M50 xDrive 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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