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M140i xDrive F20LCI
340 ch · 2018
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
| M140i xDrive F20LCI | Born VZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06−36 min | 7h42 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop−2 stops | 3 stops |
| Cost of energy used | 107.14 € | 61.10 €−46.04 € |
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 M140i xDrive F20LCI (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Born VZ (electric) 3 stops totalling 41 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 107,14 € for M140i xDrive F20LCI versus 61,10 € for Born VZ.
The official WLTP figures (8,0 L/100km for M140i xDrive F20LCI and 15,4 kWh/100km for Born VZ) 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 6,8 L/100km (M140i xDrive F20LCI) and 18,5 kWh/100km (Born VZ). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
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 0.18 €/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.
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 → Manosque, A51fuel · 2,03 €/L | 688 km47 L consumed | 0,138 €/km | 95,14 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 87 km6 L consumed | 0,138 €/km | 11,99 € |
| Trip total | 107,14 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 336 km62 kWh consumed | 0,037 €/km | 12,43 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 149 km28 kWh consumed | 0,111 €/km | 16,56 € |
| Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 127 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 149 km28 kWh consumed | 0,111 €/km | 16,56 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 126 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 140 km26 kWh consumed | 0,111 €/km | 15,55 € |
| Trip total | 61,10 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | BMW M140i xDrive F20LCI | Cupra Born VZ |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~43 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~85 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~170 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~261 km33 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 M140i xDrive F20LCI 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: 107,14 € (M140i xDrive F20LCI) and 61,10 € (Born VZ). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.