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Motorway range comparison

BMW M240i F22 vs Cupra Born

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

BMWPetrolPlus rapide

M240i F22

340 ch · 2018

VS
CupraBEV

Born

201 ch · 51.5 kWh · 2021

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO
Simulation trip

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation

M240i F22Born
Total time7h06−63 min8h09
Charging stops1 stop−4 stops5 stops
Total cost95,62 €55,00 €−40,62 €

Visualise the trip

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

BMWPetrolFastest
M240i F22
100%
755 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +47 L · 93.13 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
95,62 €
Cost
CupraBEV
Born
100%
272 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
13 min · +21 kWh · 9.27 €
Charge 2
13 min · +21 kWh · 9.27 €
Charge 3
13 min · +21 kWh · 9.27 €
Charge 4
13 min · +21 kWh · 9.27 €
Charge 5
16 min · +24 kWh · 10.75 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 8h09
5
Stops
8h09
Duration
55,00 €
Cost

Analysis

The 63-minute lead of the M240i F22 (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: 1 stop of 5 min versus 5 stops totalling 68 min for the Born (electric).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The M240i F22 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Born (electric) 5 stops totalling 68 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 68 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 95,62 € for M240i F22 versus 55,00 € for Born.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (7,4 L/100km for M240i F22 and 15,8 kWh/100km for Born) 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 6,2 L/100km (M240i F22) and 19,0 kWh/100km (Born). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.

What about a 200 km round trip?

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.

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

M240i F22

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 1,99 €/L755 km47 L consumed0,123 €/km93,13 €
Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L20 km1 L consumed0,124 €/km2,49 €
Trip total95,62 €
Cupra

Born

SegmentDistance€/kmCost
Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh244 km46 kWh consumed0,040 €/km9,73 €
Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0,45 €/kWh109 km21 kWh consumed0,085 €/km9,27 €
Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0,45 €/kWh109 km21 kWh consumed0,085 €/km9,27 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0,45 €/kWh109 km21 kWh consumed0,085 €/km9,27 €
Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0,45 €/kWh109 km21 kWh consumed0,085 €/km9,27 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 90 kW · 0,45 €/kWh96 km18 kWh consumed0,085 €/km8,19 €
Trip total55,00 €

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 M240i F22Cupra Born
5 minutes-~31 km
10 minutes-~62 km
20 minutes-~123 km
Full session 10 → 80 %-~190 km33 min

Compare with another vehicle

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

BMWPetrol

M240i F22

340 ch · 2018

CupraBEV

Born

201 ch · 51.5 kWh · 2021

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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 M240i F22 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: 95,62 € (M240i F22) and 55,00 € (Born). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.