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BMW 225i xDrive F44 vs BMW 520e G30

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

compact · 2021 vs 2021 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWPetrolPlus rapide

225i xDrive F44

231 ch · 2021

VS
BMWPHEV

520e G30

204 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2021

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

Result · total trip time

ABMW 225i xDrive F44

7h01no stop

0 stops · 89.13 €

Gap5 minin favour of 225i xDrive
BBMW 520e G30

7h06charging included

1 stop · 158.49 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
Measure225i xDrive F44520e G30Gap
Total time7h017h065 min · 225i xDrive F44
Charging stops0 stops1 stop1 stop · 225i xDrive F44
Cost of energy used89.13 €158.49 €69.36 € · 225i xDrive F44

Visualise the trip

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

BMWPetrolFastest
225i xDrive F44
100%
962 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
89.13 €
Cost of energy used
BMWPHEV
520e G30
100%
Battery
100%
Fuel tank
468 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +41 L · 89.84 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
158.49 €
Cost of energy used

The 5-minute lead of the 225i xDrive F44 (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 1 stop of 5 min for the 520e G30 (plug-in hybrid).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 225i xDrive F44 (combustion) makes no stop, the 520e G30 (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 89,13 € for 225i xDrive F44 versus 158,49 € for 520e G30.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (6,2 L/100km for 225i xDrive F44 and 21,5 kWh/100km for 520e G30) 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 5,3 L/100km (225i xDrive F44) and 10,0 L/100km (520e G30). 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 225i xDrive F44

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km41 L consumed0.115 €/km89.13 €
Trip total89.13 €

BMW 520e G30

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh52 km11 kWh consumed0.043 €/km2.24 €
Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L416 km41 L consumed0.216 €/km89.84 €
Limonest, A6 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L307 km31 L consumed0.216 €/km66.41 €
Trip total158.49 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
6.2 L/100 km · 21.5 kWh/100 km
Fuel tank
51 L · 46 L

Compare with another vehicle

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BMWPetrol

225i xDrive F44

231 ch · 2021

BMWPHEV

520e G30

204 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2021

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 225i xDrive 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 89.13 € (225i xDrive F44) and 158.49 € (520e G30). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.