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Home›Motorway›BMW 520d vs BMW 116d

Motorway range comparison

BMW 520d G30 vs BMW 116d F20LCI

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

BMWDiesel

520d G30

190 ch · 2020

VS
BMWDiesel

116d F20LCI

116 ch · 2018

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO
Simulation trip

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation

520d G30116d F20LCI
Total time7h017h01
Charging stops0 stops0 stops
Total cost60,15 €−1,54 €61,69 €

Visualise the trip

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

BMWDiesel
520d G30
100%
1692 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
60,15 €
Cost
BMWDiesel
116d F20LCI
100%
1300 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
61,69 €
Cost

Analysis

Very close result: less than one minute apart on this route. Both vehicles are evenly matched on the motorway over this distance.

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 no stop for the 116d F20LCI.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (4,3 L/100km for 520d G30 and 4,3 L/100km for 116d F20LCI) 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 3,9 L/100km (520d G30) and 4,0 L/100km (116d F20LCI). 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

520d G30

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L775 km30 L consumed0,078 €/km60,15 €
Trip total60,15 €
BMW

116d F20LCI

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

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BMWDiesel

520d G30

190 ch · 2020

BMWDiesel

116d F20LCI

116 ch · 2018

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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: 60,15 € (520d G30) and 61,69 € (116d F20LCI). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.