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X4 M40d G02
326 ch · 2018
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | X4 M40d G02 | 225xe Active Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h01 | 7h11 | 10 min · X4 M40d G02 |
| Charging stops | 0 stops | 2 stops | 2 stops · X4 M40d G02 |
| Cost of energy used | 105.95 € | 161.02 € | 55.07 € · X4 M40d G02 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The X4 M40d G02 (combustion) makes no stop, the 225xe Active Tourer F44 (plug-in hybrid) 2 stops totalling 10 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 105,95 € for X4 M40d G02 versus 161,02 € for 225xe Active Tourer F44.
The official WLTP figures (6,6 L/100km for X4 M40d G02 and 100,0 kWh/100km for 225xe Active Tourer F44) 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 6,3 L/100km (X4 M40d G02) and 9,6 L/100km (225xe Active Tourer F44). 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 | 49 L consumed | 0.137 €/km | 105.95 € |
| Trip total | 105.95 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 52 km | 52 kWh consumed | 0.200 €/km | 10.41 € |
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 338 km | 32 L consumed | 0.208 €/km | 70.31 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 338 km | 32 L consumed | 0.208 €/km | 70.31 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 48 km | 5 L consumed | 0.208 €/km | 10.00 € |
| Trip total | 161.02 € |
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the X4 M40d G02 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 105.95 € (X4 M40d G02) and 161.02 € (225xe Active Tourer F44). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.