BMWPetrol
M3 Sedan G80
480 ch · 2021
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | M3 Sedan G80 | Q7 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h06 | Less than a minute apart |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 1 stop | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 134.54 € | 176.58 € | 42.04 € · M3 Sedan G80 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the M3 Sedan G80 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the Q7 SUV.
The official WLTP figures (10,8 L/100km for M3 Sedan G80 and 8,4 L/100km for Q7 SUV) 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 Sedan G80) and 10,5 L/100km (Q7 SUV). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
| 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 → Montélimar, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 643 km | 68 L consumed | 0.228 €/km | 146.47 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 132 km | 14 L consumed | 0.228 €/km | 30.11 € |
| Trip total | 176.58 € |
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the M3 Sedan G80 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 Sedan G80) and 176.58 € (Q7 SUV). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 508 1.6 PureTech 180 (~7.2 L/100 km) would cost about 103 € in fuel.