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Audi A3 Sedan vs BMW 320i G20

Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.

compact · 2026 vs 2019 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
AudiPetrol

A3 Sedan

204 ch · 2026

VS
BMWPetrolPlus rapide

320i G20

184 ch · 2019

Simulation trip

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation

A3 Sedan320i G20
Total time7h067h01−5 min
Charging stops1 stop0 stops−1 stop
Cost of energy used136.13 €81.93 €−54.20 €

Visualise the trip

Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.

AudiPetrol
A3 Sedan
100%
573 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +50 L · 100.63 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
136.13 €
Cost of energy used
BMWPetrolFastest
320i G20
100%
1135 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
81.93 €
Cost of energy used

Analysis

The 5-minute lead of the 320i G20 does not come from driving speed, but from one fewer charging stop on this route (0 vs 1).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: no stop for the 320i G20 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the A3 Sedan.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (7,2 L/100km for A3 Sedan and 5,9 L/100km for 320i G20) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 8,6 L/100km (A3 Sedan) and 5,2 L/100km (320i G20). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.

Energy cost breakdown for your trip Paris → Marseille

The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.

Audi

A3 Sedan

SegmentDistance€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L573 km50 L consumed0,176 €/km100,63 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L202 km17 L consumed0,176 €/km35,50 €
Trip total136,13 €
BMW

320i G20

SegmentDistance€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L775 km40 L consumed0,106 €/km81,93 €
Trip total81,93 €

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AudiPetrol

A3 Sedan

204 ch · 2026

BMWPetrol

320i G20

184 ch · 2019

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 320i G20 arrives in 7h01 with 0 stop.

WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.

Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.

No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.

Electric: 136,13 € (A3 Sedan) and 81,93 € (320i G20). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.