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BMW 330e G20 vs Audi Q7 SUV

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

saloon · 2021 vs 2026 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWPHEVPlus rapide

330e G20

292 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2021

VS
AudiDiesel

Q7 SUV

231 ch · 2026

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

Result · total trip time

ABMW 330e G20

7h06charging included

1 stop · 152.16 €

Gap10 minin favour of 330e
BAudi Q7 SUV

7h16charging included

3 stops · 507.89 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
Measure330e G20Q7 SUVGap
Total time7h067h1610 min · 330e G20
Charging stops1 stop3 stops2 stops · 330e G20
Cost of energy used152.16 €507.89 €355.73 € · 330e G20

Visualise the trip

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

BMWPHEVFastest
330e 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
AudiDiesel
Q7 SUV
100%
224 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Refuel 3
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h16
3
Stops
7h16
Duration
507.89 €
Cost of energy used

Despite 1 stop of 5 min, the 330e G20 (plug-in hybrid) arrives 10 minutes ahead of the Q7 SUV (combustion) on this route.

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 330e G20 (plug-in hybrid) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Q7 SUV (combustion) 3 stops totalling 15 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 330e G20 versus 507,89 € for Q7 SUV.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (14,8 kWh/100km for 330e G20 and 8,4 L/100km for Q7 SUV) 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 (330e G20) and 30,2 L/100km (Q7 SUV). 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 330e 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 €

Audi Q7 SUV

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L224 km68 L consumed0.654 €/km146.47 €
Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L224 km68 L consumed0.654 €/km146.47 €
Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51fuel · 2.17 €/L224 km68 L consumed0.654 €/km146.47 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L104 km32 L consumed0.658 €/km68.46 €
Trip total507.89 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
14.8 kWh/100 km · 8.4 L/100 km
Fuel tank
40 L · 75 L

Compare with another vehicle

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BMWPHEV

330e G20

292 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2021

AudiDiesel

Q7 SUV

231 ch · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 330e G20 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.

On this trip, the energy used costs 152.16 € (330e G20) and 507.89 € (Q7 SUV). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7.2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in fuel.