MercedesBEV
EQS 450 V297
333 ch · 107.8 kWh · 2023
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| EQS 450 V297 | SQ2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h24 | 7h06−18 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop−1 stop |
| Total cost | 58,85 €−104,62 € | 163,47 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The SQ2 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the EQS 450 V297 (electric) 2 stops totalling 23 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 58,85 € for EQS 450 V297 versus 163,47 € for SQ2.
The official WLTP figures (18,3 kWh/100km for EQS 450 V297 and 8,3 L/100km for SQ2) 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 21,0 kWh/100km (EQS 450 V297) and 10,4 L/100km (SQ2). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
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 0.18 €/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.
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.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 462 km97 kWh consumed | 0,042 €/km | 19,41 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 185 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 205 km43 kWh consumed | 0,126 €/km | 25,87 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 193 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 108 km23 kWh consumed | 0,126 €/km | 13,57 € |
| Trip total | 58,85 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 477 km50 L consumed | 0,211 €/km | 100,63 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 298 km31 L consumed | 0,211 €/km | 62,83 € |
| Trip total | 163,47 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Mercedes EQS 450 V297 | Audi SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~56 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~111 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~222 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~359 km31 min | - |
Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment
333 ch · 107.8 kWh · 2023
300 ch · 2026
The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the SQ2 arrives in 7h06 with 1 charging 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: 58,85 € (EQS 450 V297) and 163,47 € (SQ2). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.