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745e G11
394 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2020
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
| 745e G11 | A6 Avant e-tron | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06−9 min | 7h15 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 1 stop |
| Total cost | 169,69 € | 47,05 €−122,64 € |
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: 1 stop of 5 min for the 745e G11 versus 1 stop of 14 min for the A6 Avant e-tron.
The official WLTP figures (22,9 kWh/100km for 745e G11 and 14,8 kWh/100km for A6 Avant e-tron) 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 11,3 L/100km (745e G11) and 17,5 kWh/100km (A6 Avant e-tron). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
A Mercedes S 450 (equivalent segment) consumes about 9,0 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~129 €. That is 0,8× the electric cost of the 745e G11 and 2,7× that of the A6 Avant e-tron. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
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 → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 49 km11 kWh consumed | 0,046 €/km | 2,25 € |
| Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,03 €/L | 365 km41 L consumed | 0,231 €/km | 84,17 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 361 km41 L consumed | 0,231 €/km | 83,28 € |
| Trip total | 169,69 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 489 km85 kWh consumed | 0,035 €/km | 17,09 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 236 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 286 km50 kWh consumed | 0,105 €/km | 29,96 € |
| Trip total | 47,05 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | BMW 745e G11 | Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~90 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~180 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~361 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~380 km23 min |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 745e G11 arrives in 7h06 with 1 charging 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: 169,69 € (745e G11) and 47,05 € (A6 Avant e-tron). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.