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M5 F90
600 ch · 2020
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| M5 F90 | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h01−36 min | 7h37 |
| Charging stops | 0 stops−4 stops | 4 stops |
| Cost of energy used | 121.32 € | 80.88 €−40.44 € |
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 M5 F90 (combustion) makes no stop, the i4 M50 xDrive G26 (electric) 4 stops totalling 36 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 121,32 € for M5 F90 versus 80,88 € for i4 M50 xDrive G26.
The official WLTP figures (10,6 L/100km for M5 F90 and 19,7 kWh/100km for i4 M50 xDrive G26) 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 7,7 L/100km (M5 F90) and 23,6 kWh/100km (i4 M50 xDrive G26). 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 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 775 km60 L consumed | 0,157 €/km | 121,32 € |
| Trip total | 121,32 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 307 km73 kWh consumed | 0,047 €/km | 14,53 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 194 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 137 km32 kWh consumed | 0,141 €/km | 19,37 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 194 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 137 km32 kWh consumed | 0,141 €/km | 19,37 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 194 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 137 km32 kWh consumed | 0,141 €/km | 19,37 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 208 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 58 km14 kWh consumed | 0,142 €/km | 8,24 € |
| Trip total | 80,88 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | BMW M5 F90 | BMW i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~51 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~101 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~202 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~239 km25 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 M5 F90 arrives in 7h01 with 0 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: 121,32 € (M5 F90) and 80,88 € (i4 M50 xDrive G26). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.