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Tesla Model S P85D vs BMW i5 M60 xDrive G60: 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 2025 · 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

Gap295 € per yearin favour of the i5 M60 xDrive (−44 %)≈ 136 L petrol 95
BBMW i5 M60 xDrive G60

378 €per year

12,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 2.52 € per 100 km · 1 888 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ModelBB · i5Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway662 €321 €340 € · i5
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway672 €378 €295 € · i5
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway681 €447 €234 € · i5

Cumulative saving for the i5 M60 xDrive

1 year
295 €
3 years
884 €
5 years
1,474 €
10 years
2,948 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
22.5 kWh/100 km · 12.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
691 ch · 517 ch
Kerb weight
2,239 kg · 2,305 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW i5 M60 xDrive is about 45% cheaper than the Tesla Model S P85D with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

BMW i5 M60 xDrive offers more range: 472 km vs 407 km for Tesla Model S P85D (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The BMW i5 M60 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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