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X3 M40d G01
326 ch · 2018
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | X3 M40d G01 | Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h01 | 7h37 | 36 min · X3 M40d G01 |
| Charging stops | 0 stops | 2 stops | 2 stops · X3 M40d G01 |
| Cost of energy used | 102.59 € | 54.24 € | 48.35 € · Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The X3 M40d G01 (combustion) makes no stop, the Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW (electric) 2 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 102,59 € for X3 M40d G01 versus 54,24 € for Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW.
The official WLTP figures (6,5 L/100km for X3 M40d G01 and 14,1 kWh/100km for Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW) 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 6,1 L/100km (X3 M40d G01) and 17,6 kWh/100km (Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW). 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 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 775 km | 47 L consumed | 0.132 €/km | 102.59 € |
| Trip total | 102.59 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 393 km | 69 kWh consumed | 0.035 €/km | 13.87 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 132 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 175 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.106 €/km | 18.48 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 119 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 207 km | 36 kWh consumed | 0.106 €/km | 21.90 € |
| Trip total | 54.24 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW X3 M40d G01 | Audi Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~45 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~89 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~179 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~306 km · 37 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 X3 M40d G01 arrives in 7h01 with 0 fuel stops.
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 102.59 € (X3 M40d G01) and 54.24 € (Q4 45 e-tron 210 kW). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.