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Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin AWD vs BMW 320d G20: 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 SUV · 2022 vs 2020 · 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

AVolvo XC40 Recharge Twin AWD

677 €per year

22,6 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.52 € per 100 km · 3 385 kWh per year

Gap816 € per yearin favour of the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD (−55 %)≈ 343 L diesel
BBMW 320d G20

1,493 €per year

4,2 L/100 km weighted · 9.96 € per 100 km · 628 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · XC40BB · 320dGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway576 €1,581 €1,004 € · XC40
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway677 €1,493 €816 € · XC40
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway801 €1,426 €624 € · XC40

Cumulative saving for the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD

1 year
816 €
3 years
2,448 €
5 years
4,080 €
10 years
8,159 €

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

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
21.7 kWh/100 km · 4.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
408 ch · 190 ch
Kerb weight
2,188 kg · 1,540 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin AWD is about 55% cheaper than the BMW 320d with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin AWD is 418 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin AWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

XC40
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