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540d xDrive G30
320 ch · 2018
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| 540d xDrive G30 | A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h01−5 min | 7h06 |
| Charging stops | 0 stops−1 stop | 1 stop |
| Total cost | 80,20 €−30,81 € | 111,01 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: no stop for the 540d xDrive G30 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW.
The official WLTP figures (5,9 L/100km for 540d xDrive G30 and 6,1 L/100km for A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW) 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 5,2 L/100km (540d xDrive G30) and 7,2 L/100km (A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
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.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L | 775 km40 L consumed | 0,103 €/km | 80,20 € |
| Trip total | 80,20 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 1,99 €/L | 750 km54 L consumed | 0,143 €/km | 107,46 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L | 25 km2 L consumed | 0,142 €/km | 3,55 € |
| Trip total | 111,01 € | ||
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 540d xDrive 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: 80,20 € (540d xDrive G30) and 111,01 € (A6 Sedan TDI quattro S tronic 220 kW). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.