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BMW iX M60 I20 vs BMW i5 eDrive40 G60

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

luxury SUV · 2022 vs 2025 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWBEV

iX M60 I20

619 ch · 111.5 kWh · 2022

VS
BMWBEVPlus rapide

i5 eDrive40 G60

313 ch · 74.8 kWh · 2025

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

Result · total trip time

ABMW iX M60 I20

7h57charging included

3 stops · 95.30 €

Gap35 minin favour of i5 eDrive40
BBMW i5 eDrive40 G60

7h22charging included

2 stops · 49.80 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureiX M60 I20i5 eDrive40 G60Gap
Total time7h577h2235 min · i5 eDrive40 G60
Charging stops3 stops2 stops1 stop · i5 eDrive40 G60
Cost of energy used95.30 €49.80 €45.50 € · i5 eDrive40 G60

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
BMWBEVFastest
i5 eDrive40 G60
100%
453 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
9 min · +30 kWh · 17.95 €
Charge 2
12 min · +36 kWh · 21.35 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h22
2
Stops
7h22
Duration
49.80 €
Cost of energy used

The 35-minute lead of the i5 eDrive40 G60 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 21 min for the i5 eDrive40 G60 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 18,0 kWh/100km for i5 eDrive40 G60) 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 16,5 kWh/100km (i5 eDrive40 G60). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Recovery speed: 18,9 km/min versus 8,1 km/min

During the 21 minutes of charging for the i5 eDrive40 G60, range recovers by 397 km. During the 57 cumulative minutes for the iX M60 I20, range recovers by 461 km. Per minute: the i5 eDrive40 G60 recovers 2,3× faster. At this rate, the charging stop blends into the trip rhythm - just enough time for a coffee. At a lower rate, it dictates the pace.

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 2,2× that of the i5 eDrive40 G60. 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 €

BMW i5 eDrive40 G60

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh408 km67 kWh consumed0.033 €/km13.47 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 199 kW · 0.60 €/kWh181 km30 kWh consumed0.099 €/km17.95 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 178 kW · 0.60 €/kWh186 km31 kWh consumed0.099 €/km18.38 €
Trip total49.80 €

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 I20BMW i5 eDrive40 G60
5 minutes-~72 km
10 minutes-~145 km
20 minutes-~290 km
Full session 10 → 80 %-~317 km · 24 min

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
23.3 kWh/100 km · 18.0 kWh/100 km
Net battery
111.5 kWh · 74.8 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

BMWBEV

i5 eDrive40 G60

313 ch · 74.8 kWh · 2025

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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 i5 eDrive40 G60 arrives in 7h22 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 49.80 € (i5 eDrive40 G60). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.