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BMW 530i Touring G30 vs Audi A5 Avant

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

grand tourer · 2018 vs 2026 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWPetrolPlus rapide

530i Touring G30

252 ch · 2018

VS
AudiPetrol

A5 Avant

204 ch · 2026

Simulation trip

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation

530i Touring G30A5 Avant
Total time7h01−25 min7h26
Charging stops0 stops−5 stops5 stops
Cost of energy used85.08 €−460.07 €545.15 €

Visualise the trip

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

BMWPetrolFastest
530i Touring G30
100%
1259 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
85.08 €
Cost of energy used
AudiPetrol
A5 Avant
100%
146 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +50 L · 102.46 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +50 L · 102.46 €
Refuel 3
5 min · +50 L · 102.46 €
Refuel 4
5 min · +50 L · 102.46 €
Refuel 5
5 min · +50 L · 102.46 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h26
5
Stops
7h26
Duration
545.15 €
Cost of energy used

Analysis

The 25-minute lead of the 530i Touring G30 does not come from driving speed, but from 5 fewer charging stops on this route (0 vs 5).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: no stop for the 530i Touring G30 versus 5 stops totalling 25 min for the A5 Avant.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (6,3 L/100km for 530i Touring G30 and 7,6 L/100km for A5 Avant) 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 5,4 L/100km (530i Touring G30) and 34,6 L/100km (A5 Avant). 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

530i Touring G30

SegmentDistance€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L775 km42 L consumed0,110 €/km85,08 €
Trip total85,08 €
Audi

A5 Avant

SegmentDistance€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Auxerre, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L146 km50 L consumed0,702 €/km102,46 €
Auxerre, A6 → Tournus, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L146 km50 L consumed0,702 €/km102,46 €
Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L146 km50 L consumed0,702 €/km102,46 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L146 km50 L consumed0,702 €/km102,46 €
Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51fuel · 2,03 €/L146 km50 L consumed0,702 €/km102,46 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L47 km16 L consumed0,699 €/km32,83 €
Trip total545,15 €

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BMWPetrol

530i Touring G30

252 ch · 2018

AudiPetrol

A5 Avant

204 ch · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 530i Touring 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: 85,08 € (530i Touring G30) and 545,15 € (A5 Avant). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.