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Home›Motorway›Mercedes S 450 vs Audi A8 50

Motorway range comparison

Mercedes S 450 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 vs Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV

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

MercedesHybrid

S 450 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

367 ch · 2026

VS
AudiHybrid

A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV

286 ch · 2025

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO
Simulation trip

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation

S 450 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV
Total time7h017h01
Charging stops0 stops0 stops
Total cost123,44 €−14,31 €137,75 €

Visualise the trip

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

MercedesHybrid
S 450 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223
100%
950 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
123,44 €
Cost
AudiHybrid
A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV
100%
921 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
137,75 €
Cost

Analysis

Very close result: less than one minute apart on this route. Both vehicles are evenly matched on the motorway over this distance.

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: no stop for the S 450 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 versus no stop for the A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (6,9 L/100km for S 450 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 and 7,7 L/100km for A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV) 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 8,0 L/100km (S 450 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223) and 8,9 L/100km (A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV). 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.

Mercedes

S 450 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L775 km62 L consumed0,159 €/km123,44 €
Trip total123,44 €
Audi

A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L775 km69 L consumed0,178 €/km137,75 €
Trip total137,75 €

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MercedesHybrid

S 450 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

367 ch · 2026

AudiHybrid

A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV

286 ch · 2025

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the S 450 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 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: 123,44 € (S 450 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223) and 137,75 € (A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.