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Motorway range comparison

BMW M5 CS F90 vs BMW 520d G30

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

BMWPetrol

M5 CS F90

635 ch · 2021

VS
BMWDieselPlus rapide

520d G30

190 ch · 2019

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO
Simulation trip

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation

M5 CS F90520d G30
Total time7h067h01−5 min
Charging stops1 stop0 stops−1 stop
Total cost124,92 €61,69 €−63,23 €

Visualise the trip

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

BMWPetrol
M5 CS F90
100%
756 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +61 L · 121.79 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
124,92 €
Cost
BMWDieselFastest
520d G30
100%
1650 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
61,69 €
Cost

Analysis

The 5-minute lead of the 520d G30 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 520d G30 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the M5 CS F90.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (11,3 L/100km for M5 CS F90 and 4,3 L/100km for 520d 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 8,1 L/100km (M5 CS F90) and 4,0 L/100km (520d G30). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.

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

M5 CS F90

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 1,99 €/L756 km61 L consumed0,161 €/km121,79 €
Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L19 km2 L consumed0,165 €/km3,13 €
Trip total124,92 €
BMW

520d G30

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L775 km31 L consumed0,080 €/km61,69 €
Trip total61,69 €

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BMWPetrol

M5 CS F90

635 ch · 2021

BMWDiesel

520d G30

190 ch · 2019

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 520d G30 arrives in 7h01 with 0 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: 124,92 € (M5 CS F90) and 61,69 € (520d G30). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.