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M3 F80
480 ch · 2020
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | M3 F80 | A6 Avant e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h15 | 9 min · M3 F80 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 1 stop | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 134.54 € | 47.05 € | 87.49 € · A6 Avant e-tron |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The M3 F80 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the A6 Avant e-tron (electric) 1 stop of 14 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 134,54 € for M3 F80 versus 47,05 € for A6 Avant e-tron.
The official WLTP figures (10,8 L/100km for M3 F80 and 14,8 kWh/100km for A6 Avant 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 8,0 L/100km (M3 F80) and 17,5 kWh/100km (A6 Avant e-tron). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
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 0.20 €/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.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Manosque, A51 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 664 km | 53 L consumed | 0.174 €/km | 115.23 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 111 km | 9 L consumed | 0.174 €/km | 19.31 € |
| Trip total | 134.54 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 489 km | 85 kWh consumed | 0.035 €/km | 17.09 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 236 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 286 km | 50 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 29.96 € |
| Trip total | 47.05 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW M3 F80 | Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~90 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~180 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~361 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~380 km · 23 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 M3 F80 arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel 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.
On this trip, the energy used costs 134.54 € (M3 F80) and 47.05 € (A6 Avant e-tron). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7.2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in fuel.