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Motorway range comparison

Audi Q7 SUV vs BMW X3 xDrive30d G01

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

AudiPetrol

Q7 SUV

340 ch · 2026

VS
BMWDieselPlus rapide

X3 xDrive30d G01

286 ch · 2021

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO
Simulation trip

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation

Q7 SUVX3 xDrive30d G01
Total time7h117h01−10 min
Charging stops2 stops0 stops−2 stops
Total cost362,43 €77,11 €−285,32 €

Visualise the trip

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

AudiPetrol
Q7 SUV
100%
326 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +77 L · 152.23 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +77 L · 152.23 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h11
2
Stops
7h11
Duration
362,43 €
Cost
BMWDieselFastest
X3 xDrive30d G01
100%
1360 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
77,11 €
Cost

Analysis

The 10-minute lead of the X3 xDrive30d G01 does not come from driving speed, but from 2 fewer charging stops on this route (0 vs 2).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: no stop for the X3 xDrive30d G01 versus 2 stops totalling 10 min for the Q7 SUV.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (11,0 L/100km for Q7 SUV and 5,6 L/100km for X3 xDrive30d G01) 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 23,5 L/100km (Q7 SUV) and 5,0 L/100km (X3 xDrive30d G01). 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

Q7 SUV

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Tournus, A6fuel · 1,99 €/L326 km77 L consumed0,467 €/km152,23 €
Tournus, A6 → Manosque, A51fuel · 1,99 €/L326 km77 L consumed0,467 €/km152,23 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L124 km29 L consumed0,467 €/km57,96 €
Trip total362,43 €
BMW

X3 xDrive30d G01

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L775 km39 L consumed0,099 €/km77,11 €
Trip total77,11 €

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AudiPetrol

Q7 SUV

340 ch · 2026

BMWDiesel

X3 xDrive30d G01

286 ch · 2021

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the X3 xDrive30d G01 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: 362,43 € (Q7 SUV) and 77,11 € (X3 xDrive30d G01). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.