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Audi Q7 SUV vs BMW 225xe F44

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

large SUV · 2026 vs 2021 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
AudiDieselPlus rapide

Q7 SUV

231 ch · 2026

VS
BMWPHEV

225xe F44

220 ch · 9.3 kWh · 2021

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start réservoir plein · mild weather

Result · total trip time

AAudi Q7 SUV

7h06charging included

1 stop · 176.58 €

Gap5 minin favour of Q7 SUV
BBMW 225xe F44

7h11charging included

2 stops · 144.19 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureQ7 SUV225xe F44Gap
Total time7h067h115 min · Q7 SUV
Charging stops1 stop2 stops1 stop · Q7 SUV
Cost of energy used176.58 €144.19 €32.39 € · 225xe F44

Visualise the trip

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

AudiDieselFastest
Q7 SUV
100%
643 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
176.58 €
Cost of energy used
BMWPHEV
225xe F44
100%
Battery
100%
Fuel tank
409 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +32 L · 70.31 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +32 L · 70.31 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h11
2
Stops
7h11
Duration
144.19 €
Cost of energy used

The 5-minute lead of the Q7 SUV (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: 1 stop of 5 min versus 2 stops totalling 10 min for the 225xe F44 (plug-in hybrid).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Q7 SUV (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the 225xe F44 (plug-in hybrid) 2 stops totalling 10 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 176,58 € for Q7 SUV versus 144,19 € for 225xe F44.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (8,4 L/100km for Q7 SUV and 17,9 kWh/100km for 225xe F44) 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 10,5 L/100km (Q7 SUV) and 9,1 L/100km (225xe F44). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

What about a 200 km round trip?

On a 200 km round trip (e.g. a weekend getaway), the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle completes the entire journey on home energy at 0.20 €/kWh - with no charging stop. The time advantage of the combustion car on long-distance motorways disappears entirely, and the economic advantage of electric strengthens considerably.

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 Q7 SUV

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L643 km68 L consumed0.228 €/km146.47 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L132 km14 L consumed0.228 €/km30.11 €
Trip total176.58 €

BMW 225xe F44

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh52 km9 kWh consumed0.036 €/km1.86 €
Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L357 km32 L consumed0.197 €/km70.31 €
Limonest, A6 → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L357 km32 L consumed0.197 €/km70.31 €
Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L9 km1 L consumed0.191 €/km1.72 €
Trip total144.19 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
8.4 L/100 km · 17.9 kWh/100 km
Fuel tank
75 L · 36 L

Compare with another vehicle

Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment

AudiDiesel

Q7 SUV

231 ch · 2026

BMWPHEV

225xe F44

220 ch · 9.3 kWh · 2021

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Q7 SUV arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel 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.

On this trip, the energy used costs 176.58 € (Q7 SUV) and 144.19 € (225xe F44). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.