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Home›Motorway›Audi A6 vs BMW 530d

Motorway range comparison

Audi A6 Avant TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW vs BMW 530d G30

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

AudiDiesel

A6 Avant TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW

299 ch · 2026

VS
BMWDieselPlus rapide

530d G30

265 ch · 2018

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO
Simulation trip

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation

A6 Avant TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW530d G30
Total time7h067h01−5 min
Charging stops1 stop0 stops−1 stop
Total cost114,65 €69,40 €−45,25 €

Visualise the trip

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

AudiDiesel
A6 Avant TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW
100%
726 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +54 L · 107.46 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
114,65 €
Cost
BMWDieselFastest
530d G30
100%
1467 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
69,40 €
Cost

Analysis

The 5-minute lead of the 530d G30 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 530d G30 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the A6 Avant TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (6,3 L/100km for A6 Avant TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW and 5,2 L/100km for 530d G30) 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 7,4 L/100km (A6 Avant TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW) and 4,5 L/100km (530d G30). 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

A6 Avant TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Manosque, A51fuel · 1,99 €/L726 km54 L consumed0,148 €/km107,46 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L49 km4 L consumed0,147 €/km7,19 €
Trip total114,65 €
BMW

530d G30

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L775 km35 L consumed0,090 €/km69,40 €
Trip total69,40 €

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AudiDiesel

A6 Avant TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW

299 ch · 2026

BMWDiesel

530d G30

265 ch · 2018

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 530d G30 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: 114,65 € (A6 Avant TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW) and 69,40 € (530d G30). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.