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Volvo S90 B5 AWD vs BMW 118i 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.

grand tourer · 2022 vs 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · 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

Result · yearly energy cost

AVolvo S90 B5 AWD

2,551 €per year

7,8 L/100 km weighted · 17.01 € per 100 km · 1 176 L per year

Gap660 € per yearin favour of the 118i (−26 %)≈ 304 L petrol 95
BBMW 118i F40

1,891 €per year

5,8 L/100 km weighted · 12.61 € per 100 km · 872 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · S90BB · 118iGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,850 €2,129 €721 € · 118i
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,551 €1,891 €660 € · 118i
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,319 €1,670 €649 € · 118i

Cumulative saving for the 118i

1 year
660 €
3 years
1,980 €
5 years
3,300 €
10 years
6,600 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.5 L/100 km · 5.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
250 ch · 140 ch
Kerb weight
1,795 kg · 1,290 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 118i is about 25% cheaper than the Volvo S90 B5 AWD with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 118i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.