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BMW 545e xDrive G30 vs BMW 220i F22

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

grand tourer · 2020 vs 2018 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWPHEV

545e xDrive G30

394 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2020

VS
BMWPetrolPlus rapide

220i F22

192 ch · 2018

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start réservoir plein · mild weather

Result · total trip time

ABMW 545e xDrive G30

7h11charging included

2 stops · 188.14 €

Gap10 minin favour of 220i
BBMW 220i F22

7h01no stop

0 stops · 89.13 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
Measure545e xDrive G30220i F22Gap
Total time7h117h0110 min · 220i F22
Charging stops2 stops0 stops2 stops · 220i F22
Cost of energy used188.14 €89.13 €99.01 € · 220i F22

Visualise the trip

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

BMWPHEV
545e xDrive G30
100%
Battery
100%
Fuel tank
400 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +41 L · 89.84 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +41 L · 89.84 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h11
2
Stops
7h11
Duration
188.14 €
Cost of energy used
BMWPetrolFastest
220i F22
100%
962 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
89.13 €
Cost of energy used

The 10-minute lead of the 220i F22 (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 2 stops totalling 10 min for the 545e xDrive G30 (plug-in hybrid).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 220i F22 (combustion) makes no stop, the 545e xDrive G30 (plug-in hybrid) 2 stops totalling 10 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 188,14 € for 545e xDrive G30 versus 89,13 € for 220i F22.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (22,9 kWh/100km for 545e xDrive G30 and 5,8 L/100km for 220i F22) 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 11,8 L/100km (545e xDrive G30) and 5,3 L/100km (220i F22). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

What about a 200 km round trip?

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.

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 545e xDrive G30

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh49 km11 kWh consumed0.046 €/km2.25 €
Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L351 km41 L consumed0.256 €/km89.84 €
Limonest, A6 → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L351 km41 L consumed0.256 €/km89.84 €
Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L24 km3 L consumed0.259 €/km6.22 €
Trip total188.14 €

BMW 220i F22

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km41 L consumed0.115 €/km89.13 €
Trip total89.13 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
22.9 kWh/100 km · 5.8 L/100 km
Fuel tank
46 L · 51 L

Compare with another vehicle

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BMWPHEV

545e xDrive G30

394 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2020

BMWPetrol

220i F22

192 ch · 2018

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 220i F22 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 188.14 € (545e xDrive G30) and 89.13 € (220i F22). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.