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BMW iX M60 I20 vs Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron

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

luxury SUV · 2022 vs 2026 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWBEV

iX M60 I20

619 ch · 111.5 kWh · 2022

VS
AudiBEVPlus rapide

Q6 Sportback e-tron

252 ch · 83 kWh · 2026

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start 100 % · mild weather

Result · total trip time

ABMW iX M60 I20

7h57charging included

3 stops · 95.30 €

Gap12 minin favour of Q6 Sportback e-tron
BAudi Q6 Sportback e-tron

7h45charging included

2 stops · 60.80 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureiX M60 I20Q6 Sportback e-tronGap
Total time7h577h4512 min · Q6 Sportback e-tron
Charging stops3 stops2 stops1 stop · Q6 Sportback e-tron
Cost of energy used95.30 €60.80 €34.50 € · Q6 Sportback e-tron

Visualise the trip

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

BMWBEV
iX M60 I20
100%
383 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
19 min · +45 kWh · 26.76 €
Charge 2
19 min · +45 kWh · 26.76 €
Charge 3
19 min · +45 kWh · 26.94 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h57
3
Stops
7h57
Duration
95.30 €
Cost of energy used
AudiBEVFastest
Q6 Sportback e-tron
100%
426 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
17 min · +33 kWh · 19.92 €
Charge 2
28 min · +49 kWh · 29.44 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h45
2
Stops
7h45
Duration
60.80 €
Cost of energy used

The 12-minute lead of the Q6 Sportback e-tron does not come from driving speed, but from one fewer charging stop on this route (2 vs 3).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 45 min for the Q6 Sportback e-tron versus 3 stops totalling 57 min for the iX M60 I20.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (23,3 kWh/100km for iX M60 I20 and 15,6 kWh/100km for Q6 Sportback 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 29,1 kWh/100km (iX M60 I20) and 19,5 kWh/100km (Q6 Sportback e-tron). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Recovery speed: 9,4 km/min versus 8,1 km/min

During the 45 minutes of charging for the Q6 Sportback e-tron, range recovers by 422 km. During the 57 cumulative minutes for the iX M60 I20, range recovers by 461 km. Per minute: the Q6 Sportback e-tron recovers 1,2× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.

For reference: how much would an equivalent petrol car cost?

A Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (equivalent segment) consumes about 7,8 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~112 €. That is 1,2× the electric cost of the iX M60 I20 and 1,8× that of the Q6 Sportback e-tron. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.

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 iX M60 I20

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh345 km100 kWh consumed0.058 €/km20.08 €
Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 141 kW · 0.60 €/kWh153 km45 kWh consumed0.175 €/km26.76 €
Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 141 kW · 0.60 €/kWh153 km45 kWh consumed0.175 €/km26.76 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 142 kW · 0.60 €/kWh124 km36 kWh consumed0.175 €/km21.70 €
Trip total95.30 €

Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh383 km75 kWh consumed0.039 €/km14.95 €
Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 117 kW · 0.60 €/kWh170 km33 kWh consumed0.117 €/km19.92 €
Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 105 kW · 0.60 €/kWh222 km43 kWh consumed0.117 €/km25.93 €
Trip total60.80 €

Range recovered by stop duration

How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
Charging stop durationBMW iX M60 I20Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
5 minutes--
10 minutes--
20 minutes--
Full session 10 → 80 %--

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
23.3 kWh/100 km · 15.6 kWh/100 km
Net battery
111.5 kWh · 83 kWh

Compare with another vehicle

Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment

BMWBEV

iX M60 I20

619 ch · 111.5 kWh · 2022

AudiBEV

Q6 Sportback e-tron

252 ch · 83 kWh · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Q6 Sportback e-tron arrives in 7h45 with 2 charging 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 95.30 € (iX M60 I20) and 60.80 € (Q6 Sportback e-tron). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.