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M3 F80
480 ch · 2020
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
| M3 F80 | F-PACE P400e | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h06 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 1 stop |
| Total cost | 126,05 €−77,15 € | 203,20 € |
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 M3 F80 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the F-PACE P400e (plug-in hybrid) 1 stop of 5 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 126,05 € for M3 F80 versus 203,20 € for F-PACE P400e.
The official WLTP figures (10,8 L/100km for M3 F80 and 21,1 kWh/100km for F-PACE P400e) 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 13,9 L/100km (F-PACE P400e). 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 | 664 km53 L consumed | 0,163 €/km | 107,95 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 111 km9 L consumed | 0,163 €/km | 18,09 € |
| Trip total | 126,05 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 65 km14 kWh consumed | 0,042 €/km | 2,74 € |
| Paris → Valence, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 447 km62 L consumed | 0,282 €/km | 126,25 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 263 km37 L consumed | 0,282 €/km | 74,21 € |
| Trip total | 203,20 € | ||
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the M3 F80 arrives in 7h06 with 1 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: 126,05 € (M3 F80) and 203,20 € (F-PACE P400e). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.