AudiPetrol
S5 Sedan
367 ch · 2026
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | S5 Sedan | Model 3 RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h31 | 25 min · S5 Sedan |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 3 stops | 2 stops · S5 Sedan |
| Cost of energy used | 157.41 € | 55.08 € | 102.33 € · Model 3 RWD |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The S5 Sedan (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Model 3 RWD (electric) 3 stops totalling 30 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 157,41 € for S5 Sedan versus 55,08 € for Model 3 RWD.
The official WLTP figures (7,8 L/100km for S5 Sedan and 13,2 kWh/100km for Model 3 RWD) 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 9,4 L/100km (S5 Sedan) and 16,5 kWh/100km (Model 3 RWD). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
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.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 538 km | 50 L consumed | 0.203 €/km | 109.37 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 237 km | 22 L consumed | 0.203 €/km | 48.04 € |
| Trip total | 157.41 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 327 km | 54 kWh consumed | 0.033 €/km | 10.81 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 160 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 146 km | 24 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 14.40 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 160 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 146 km | 24 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 14.40 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 154 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 156 km | 26 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 15.48 € |
| Trip total | 55.08 € |
| Charging stop duration | Audi S5 Sedan | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~60 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~120 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~241 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~255 km · 23 min |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the S5 Sedan 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 157.41 € (S5 Sedan) and 55.08 € (Model 3 RWD). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7.2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in fuel.