AudiPetrol
S8
571 ch · 2025
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | S8 | 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h06 | Less than a minute apart |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 1 stop | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 213.84 € | 134.24 € | 79.60 € · 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the S8 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42.
The official WLTP figures (11,7 L/100km for S8 and 7,1 L/100km for 223i xDrive Active Tourer G42) 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 8,5 L/100km (223i xDrive Active Tourer G42). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 544 km | 74 L consumed | 0.276 €/km | 150.04 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 231 km | 31 L consumed | 0.276 €/km | 63.80 € |
| Trip total | 213.84 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7 | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 475 km | 41 L consumed | 0.173 €/km | 82.34 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.03 €/L | 300 km | 26 L consumed | 0.173 €/km | 51.90 € |
| Trip total | 134.24 € |
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the S8 arrives in 7h06 with 1 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: 213,84 € (S8) and 134,24 € (223i xDrive Active Tourer G42). An equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9,0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.