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Volkswagen ID.3 Pro vs BMW 116d F40: 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.

compact · 2021 vs 2021 · 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

AVolkswagen ID.3 Pro

481 €per year

16,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.20 € per 100 km · 2 402 kWh per year

Gap1,062 € per yearin favour of the ID.3 Pro (−69 %)≈ 447 L diesel
BBMW 116d F40

1,543 €per year

4,3 L/100 km weighted · 10.29 € per 100 km · 650 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ID.3BB · 116dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway409 €1,664 €1,255 € · ID.3
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway481 €1,543 €1,062 € · ID.3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway569 €1,451 €882 € · ID.3

Cumulative saving for the ID.3 Pro

1 year
1,062 €
3 years
3,187 €
5 years
5,312 €
10 years
10,625 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
15.4 kWh/100 km · 4.2 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
204 ch · 116 ch
Kerb weight
1,800 kg · 1,375 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is about 70% cheaper than the BMW 116d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is 426 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.