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BMW iX M60 I20 vs Mercedes G 580 W463

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

luxury SUV · 2022 vs 2024 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWBEV

iX M60 I20

619 ch · 111.5 kWh · 2022

VS
MercedesBEVPlus rapide

G 580 W463

587 ch · 116 kWh · 2024

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

Result · total trip time

ABMW iX M60 I20

7h57charging included

3 stops · 95.30 €

Gap11 minin favour of G 580
BMercedes G 580 W463

7h46charging included

3 stops · 100.66 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureiX M60 I20G 580 W463Gap
Total time7h577h4611 min · G 580 W463
Charging stops3 stops3 stopsSame
Cost of energy used95.30 €100.66 €5.36 € · iX M60 I20

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
MercedesBEVFastest
G 580 W463
100%
379 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
15 min · +46 kWh · 27.84 €
Charge 2
15 min · +46 kWh · 27.84 €
Charge 3
16 min · +49 kWh · 29.60 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h46
3
Stops
7h46
Duration
100.66 €
Cost of energy used

The 11-minute lead of the G 580 W463 does not come from driving speed, but from shorter stops on this route (45 min vs 57 min).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 3 stops totalling 45 min for the G 580 W463 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 24,5 kWh/100km for G 580 W463) 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 30,6 kWh/100km (G 580 W463). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Recovery speed: 10,3 km/min versus 8,1 km/min

During the 45 minutes of charging for the G 580 W463, range recovers by 464 km. During the 57 cumulative minutes for the iX M60 I20, range recovers by 461 km. Per minute: the G 580 W463 recovers 1,3× 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 1,1× that of the G 580 W463. 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 €

Mercedes G 580 W463

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh341 km104 kWh consumed0.061 €/km20.89 €
Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 186 kW · 0.60 €/kWh152 km46 kWh consumed0.183 €/km27.84 €
Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 186 kW · 0.60 €/kWh152 km46 kWh consumed0.183 €/km27.84 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 185 kW · 0.60 €/kWh131 km40 kWh consumed0.184 €/km24.09 €
Trip total100.66 €

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 I20Mercedes G 580 W463
5 minutes-~38 km
10 minutes-~76 km
20 minutes-~152 km
Full session 10 → 80 %-~265 km · 37 min

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
23.3 kWh/100 km · 24.5 kWh/100 km
Net battery
111.5 kWh · 116 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

MercedesBEV

G 580 W463

587 ch · 116 kWh · 2024

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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 G 580 W463 arrives in 7h46 with 3 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 100.66 € (G 580 W463). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.