On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Plaid is about 65% cheaper than the BMW 318d Steptronic with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.
| Profile | Split | AA · Model | BB · 318d | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City70 / 25 / 5 | 70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway | 543 € | 1,629 € | 1,086 € · Model |
| Mixed30 / 50 / 20 | 30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway | 560 € | 1,546 € | 986 € · Model |
| Long-distance10 / 40 / 50 | 10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway | 577 € | 1,482 € | 905 € · Model |
Cumulative saving for the Model S Plaid
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.
On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Plaid is about 65% cheaper than the BMW 318d Steptronic with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.
The declared range of the Tesla Model S Plaid is 600 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.
The Tesla Model S Plaid is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.