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Mercedes S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 vs BMW 220d F44

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

limousine · 2026 vs 2019 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
MercedesHybrid

S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

449 ch · 2026

VS
BMWDieselPlus rapide

220d F44

190 ch · 2019

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

Result · total trip time

AMercedes S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

7h06charging included

1 stop · 177.53 €

Gap5 minin favour of 220d
BBMW 220d F44

7h01no stop

0 stops · 68.95 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureS 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223220d F44Gap
Total time7h067h015 min · 220d F44
Charging stops1 stop0 stops1 stop · 220d F44
Cost of energy used177.53 €68.95 €108.58 € · 220d F44

Visualise the trip

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

MercedesHybrid
S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223
100%
648 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +68 L · 148.43 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
177.53 €
Cost of energy used
BMWDieselFastest
220d F44
100%
1220 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
68.95 €
Cost of energy used

The 5-minute lead of the 220d F44 does not come from driving speed, but from one fewer charging stop on this route (0 vs 1).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: no stop for the 220d F44 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (9,1 L/100km for S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 and 4,5 L/100km for 220d 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 10,6 L/100km (S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223) and 4,1 L/100km (220d F44). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

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.

Mercedes S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L648 km68 L consumed0.229 €/km148.43 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L127 km13 L consumed0.229 €/km29.10 €
Trip total177.53 €

BMW 220d F44

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km32 L consumed0.089 €/km68.95 €
Trip total68.95 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
9.1 L/100 km · 4.5 L/100 km
Fuel tank
76 L · 50 L

Compare with another vehicle

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MercedesHybrid

S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

449 ch · 2026

BMWDiesel

220d F44

190 ch · 2019

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 220d 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 177.53 € (S 500 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223) and 68.95 € (220d F44). For reference, an equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9.0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in fuel.