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BMW M5 Competition F90 vs Audi Q7 SUV

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

grand tourer · 2018 vs 2026 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWPetrolPlus rapide

M5 Competition F90

625 ch · 2018

VS
AudiDiesel

Q7 SUV

231 ch · 2026

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start réservoir plein · mild weather

Result · total trip time

ABMW M5 Competition F90

7h06charging included

1 stop · 146.31 €

Gap10 minin favour of M5 Competition
BAudi Q7 SUV

7h16charging included

3 stops · 507.89 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureM5 Competition F90Q7 SUVGap
Total time7h067h1610 min · M5 Competition F90
Charging stops1 stop3 stops2 stops · M5 Competition F90
Cost of energy used146.31 €507.89 €361.58 € · M5 Competition F90

Visualise the trip

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

BMWPetrolFastest
M5 Competition F90
100%
703 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +61 L · 132.80 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
146.31 €
Cost of energy used
AudiDiesel
Q7 SUV
100%
224 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Refuel 3
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h16
3
Stops
7h16
Duration
507.89 €
Cost of energy used

The 10-minute lead of the M5 Competition F90 does not come from driving speed, but from 2 fewer charging stops on this route (1 vs 3).

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 M5 Competition F90 versus 3 stops totalling 15 min for the Q7 SUV.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (10,8 L/100km for M5 Competition F90 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 8,7 L/100km (M5 Competition F90) and 30,2 L/100km (Q7 SUV). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

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 M5 Competition F90

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Manosque, A51fuel · 2.17 €/L703 km61 L consumed0.189 €/km132.80 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L72 km6 L consumed0.188 €/km13.51 €
Trip total146.31 €

Audi Q7 SUV

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L224 km68 L consumed0.654 €/km146.47 €
Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L224 km68 L consumed0.654 €/km146.47 €
Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51fuel · 2.17 €/L224 km68 L consumed0.654 €/km146.47 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L104 km32 L consumed0.658 €/km68.46 €
Trip total507.89 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
10.8 L/100 km · 8.4 L/100 km
Fuel tank
68 L · 75 L

Compare with another vehicle

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BMWPetrol

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625 ch · 2018

AudiDiesel

Q7 SUV

231 ch · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the M5 Competition F90 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 146.31 € (M5 Competition F90) and 507.89 € (Q7 SUV). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.