AudiPetrol
S8
571 ch · 2025
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | S8 | A6 Avant | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h01 | 5 min · A6 Avant |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 0 stops | 1 stop · A6 Avant |
| Cost of energy used | 228.25 € | 117.08 € | 111.17 € · A6 Avant |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: no stop for the A6 Avant versus 1 stop of 5 min for the S8.
The official WLTP figures (11,7 L/100km for S8 and 5,9 L/100km for A6 Avant) 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 13,6 L/100km (S8) and 7,0 L/100km (A6 Avant). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 544 km | 74 L consumed | 0.294 €/km | 160.15 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 231 km | 31 L consumed | 0.295 €/km | 68.10 € |
| Trip total | 228.25 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 775 km | 54 L consumed | 0.151 €/km | 117.08 € |
| Trip total | 117.08 € |
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the A6 Avant arrives in 7h01 with 0 fuel stops.
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 228.25 € (S8) and 117.08 € (A6 Avant). For reference, an equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9.0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in fuel.