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BMW 320e G20 vs BMW 216i Gran Tourer F44

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

saloon · 2021 vs 2021 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWPHEV

320e G20

204 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2021

VS
BMWPetrolPlus rapide

216i Gran Tourer F44

109 ch · 2021

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start réservoir plein · mild weather

Result · total trip time

ABMW 320e G20

7h06charging included

1 stop · 152.16 €

Gap5 minin favour of 216i Gran Tourer
BBMW 216i Gran Tourer F44

7h01no stop

0 stops · 84.09 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
Measure320e G20216i Gran Tourer F44Gap
Total time7h067h015 min · 216i Gran Tourer F44
Charging stops1 stop0 stops1 stop · 216i Gran Tourer F44
Cost of energy used152.16 €84.09 €68.07 € · 216i Gran Tourer F44

Visualise the trip

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

BMWPHEV
320e G20
100%
Battery
100%
Fuel tank
295 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +36 L · 78.12 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
152.16 €
Cost of energy used
BMWPetrolFastest
216i Gran Tourer F44
100%
1020 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
84.09 €
Cost of energy used

The 5-minute lead of the 216i Gran Tourer F44 (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 1 stop of 5 min for the 320e G20 (plug-in hybrid).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 216i Gran Tourer F44 (combustion) makes no stop, the 320e G20 (plug-in hybrid) 1 stop of 5 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 152,16 € for 320e G20 versus 84,09 € for 216i Gran Tourer F44.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (14,8 kWh/100km for 320e G20 and 5,9 L/100km for 216i Gran Tourer F44) 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 9,6 L/100km (320e G20) and 5,0 L/100km (216i Gran Tourer F44). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

What about a 200 km round trip?

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.

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.

BMW 320e G20

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh52 km8 kWh consumed0.030 €/km1.54 €
Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L375 km36 L consumed0.208 €/km78.12 €
Limonest, A6 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L348 km33 L consumed0.208 €/km72.50 €
Trip total152.16 €

BMW 216i Gran Tourer F44

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km39 L consumed0.108 €/km84.09 €
Trip total84.09 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
14.8 kWh/100 km · 5.9 L/100 km
Fuel tank
40 L · 51 L

Compare with another vehicle

Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment

BMWPHEV

320e G20

204 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2021

BMWPetrol

216i Gran Tourer F44

109 ch · 2021

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 216i Gran Tourer F44 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 152.16 € (320e G20) and 84.09 € (216i Gran Tourer F44). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7.2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in fuel.