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Home›Consumption›Tesla Model vs BMW M140i

Consumption comparison

Tesla Model S Plaid vs BMW M140i F20LCI: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

TeslaBEVMost economical

Model S Plaid

100 kWh · 2023

18,7 kWh/100km

VS
BMWPetrol

M140i F20LCI

52 L · 2018

7,4 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Charging type

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway · charging home (0,21 €/kWh)

TeslaBEVMost economical

Model S Plaid

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

588€

3,92 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 295 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
18,7 kWh/100km
Energy rate
0,21 €/kWh · home
Energy used
2799,4 kWh per year
BMWPetrol

M140i F20LCI

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 325€

15,50 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 169 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
7,8 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
1168,5 L per year
Annual gap Model S Plaid vs M140i+1 737 €/an≈ 873 L petrol 95

Tesla Model S Plaid costs 1 737 €/an less in energy than BMW M140i F20LCI, over 15 000 kmwith home for this driving mix.

≈ 873 L of petrol 95 saved per year

By charging mix:
  • Home+1 737 €/an
  • AC station+1 485 €/an
  • Fast DC+1 066 €/an

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

1 737 €

≈ 873 L petrol 95

3 years

5 212 €

≈ 2619 L petrol 95

5 years

8 687 €

≈ 4365 L petrol 95

10 years

17 374 €

≈ 8731 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for Tesla Model S Plaid versus BMW M140i F20LCI. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual cost breakdown by charging mix

Projection over 15 000 km/year, by proportion of each charging type.

Tesla

Model S Plaid

Charging mixkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
100% Homeoff-peak rate · 0,21 €/kWh15 000 km2 805 kWh0,039 €/km588 €
100% AC stationpublic AC rate · 0,30 €/kWh15 000 km2 805 kWh0,056 €/km840 €
100% Fast DCDC motorway rate · 0,45 €/kWh15 000 km2 805 kWh0,084 €/km1 260 €
Typical mix80% home · 15% AC · 5% DC15 000 km2 805 kWh0,044 €/km659 €
Annual total (typical mix)659 €
BMW

M140i F20LCI

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,155 €/km2 325 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model S Plaid is about 75% cheaper than the BMW M140i 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.