BMWPetrol
X4 M40i G02
354 ch · 2018
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | X4 M40i G02 | Q6 Sportback e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h45 | 39 min · X4 M40i G02 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 2 stops | 1 stop · X4 M40i G02 |
| Cost of energy used | 129.49 € | 60.80 € | 68.69 € · Q6 Sportback e-tron |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The X4 M40i G02 (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Q6 Sportback e-tron (electric) 2 stops totalling 45 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 129,49 € for X4 M40i G02 versus 60,80 € for Q6 Sportback e-tron.
The official WLTP figures (9,1 L/100km for X4 M40i G02 and 15,6 kWh/100km for Q6 Sportback e-tron) 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 (X4 M40i G02) and 19,5 kWh/100km (Q6 Sportback e-tron). 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 → Aix-en-Provence, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 760 km | 59 L consumed | 0.167 €/km | 126.94 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 15 km | 1 L consumed | 0.170 €/km | 2.55 € |
| Trip total | 129.49 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 383 km | 75 kWh consumed | 0.039 €/km | 14.95 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 117 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 170 km | 33 kWh consumed | 0.117 €/km | 19.92 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 105 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 222 km | 43 kWh consumed | 0.117 €/km | 25.93 € |
| Trip total | 60.80 € |
| Charging stop duration | BMW X4 M40i G02 | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | - |
| 10 minutes | - | - |
| 20 minutes | - | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | - |
Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment
354 ch · 2018
252 ch · 83 kWh · 2026
The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the X4 M40i G02 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 129.49 € (X4 M40i G02) and 60.80 € (Q6 Sportback e-tron). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.