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BMW X4 M40d G02 vs BMW X3 xDrive30d G01

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

family SUV · 2018 vs 2021 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWDiesel

X4 M40d G02

326 ch · 2018

VS
BMWDiesel

X3 xDrive30d G01

286 ch · 2021

Simulation trip

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation

X4 M40d G02X3 xDrive30d G01
Total time7h017h01
Charging stops0 stops0 stops
Cost of energy used99.26 €78.78 €−20.48 €

Visualise the trip

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

BMWDiesel
X4 M40d G02
100%
1079 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
99.26 €
Cost of energy used
BMWDiesel
X3 xDrive30d G01
100%
1360 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
78.78 €
Cost of energy used

Analysis

Very close result: less than one minute apart on this route. Both vehicles are evenly matched on the motorway over this distance.

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: no stop for the X4 M40d G02 versus no stop for the X3 xDrive30d G01.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (6,6 L/100km for X4 M40d G02 and 5,6 L/100km for X3 xDrive30d G01) 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 5,0 L/100km (X3 xDrive30d G01). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.

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

X4 M40d G02

SegmentDistance€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L775 km49 L consumed0,128 €/km99,26 €
Trip total99,26 €
BMW

X3 xDrive30d G01

SegmentDistance€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L775 km39 L consumed0,102 €/km78,78 €
Trip total78,78 €

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BMWDiesel

X4 M40d G02

326 ch · 2018

BMWDiesel

X3 xDrive30d G01

286 ch · 2021

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the X4 M40d G02 arrives in 7h01 with 0 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: 99,26 € (X4 M40d G02) and 78,78 € (X3 xDrive30d G01). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.