BMWPetrol
530i G30
252 ch · 2018
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | 530i G30 | 320e G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h01 | 7h06 | 5 min · 530i G30 |
| Charging stops | 0 stops | 1 stop | 1 stop · 530i G30 |
| Cost of energy used | 89.13 € | 152.16 € | 63.03 € · 530i G30 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 530i G30 (combustion) makes no stop, the 320e G20 (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 530i G30 versus 152,16 € for 320e G20.
The official WLTP figures (6,1 L/100km for 530i G30 and 14,8 kWh/100km for 320e G20) 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 (530i G30) and 9,6 L/100km (320e G20). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
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.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 775 km | 41 L consumed | 0.115 €/km | 89.13 € |
| Trip total | 89.13 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 52 km | 8 kWh consumed | 0.030 €/km | 1.54 € |
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 375 km | 36 L consumed | 0.208 €/km | 78.12 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 348 km | 33 L consumed | 0.208 €/km | 72.50 € |
| Trip total | 152.16 € |
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 530i G30 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 € (530i G30) and 152.16 € (320e G20). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.