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BMW X5 xDrive45e G05 vs BMW X2 sDrive18d F39

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

large SUV · 2021 vs 2018 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWPHEV

X5 xDrive45e G05

394 ch · 22.3 kWh · 2021

VS
BMWDieselPlus rapide

X2 sDrive18d F39

150 ch · 2018

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

Result · total trip time

ABMW X5 xDrive45e G05

7h06charging included

1 stop · 191.93 €

Gap5 minin favour of X2 sDrive18d
BBMW X2 sDrive18d F39

7h01no stop

0 stops · 70.63 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureX5 xDrive45e G05X2 sDrive18d F39Gap
Total time7h067h015 min · X2 sDrive18d F39
Charging stops1 stop0 stops1 stop · X2 sDrive18d F39
Cost of energy used191.93 €70.63 €121.30 € · X2 sDrive18d F39

Visualise the trip

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

BMWPHEV
X5 xDrive45e G05
0%
Battery
100%
Fuel tank
544 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +62 L · 134.76 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
191.93 €
Cost of energy used
BMWDieselFastest
X2 sDrive18d F39
100%
1214 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
70.63 €
Cost of energy used

The 5-minute lead of the X2 sDrive18d F39 (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 1 stop of 5 min for the X5 xDrive45e G05 (plug-in hybrid).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The X2 sDrive18d F39 (combustion) makes no stop, the X5 xDrive45e G05 (plug-in hybrid) 1 stop of 5 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 191,93 € for X5 xDrive45e G05 versus 70,63 € for X2 sDrive18d F39.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (2,1 L/100km for X5 xDrive45e G05 and 4,6 L/100km for X2 sDrive18d F39) 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 11,4 L/100km (X5 xDrive45e G05) and 4,2 L/100km (X2 sDrive18d F39). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

What about a 200 km round trip?

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.

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 X5 xDrive45e G05

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Valence, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L544 km62 L consumed0.248 €/km134.76 €
Valence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L231 km26 L consumed0.248 €/km57.17 €
Trip total191.93 €

BMW X2 sDrive18d F39

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km33 L consumed0.091 €/km70.63 €
Trip total70.63 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
2.1 L/100 km · 4.6 L/100 km
Fuel tank
69 L · 51 L

Compare with another vehicle

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BMWPHEV

X5 xDrive45e G05

394 ch · 22.3 kWh · 2021

BMWDiesel

X2 sDrive18d F39

150 ch · 2018

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the X2 sDrive18d F39 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 191.93 € (X5 xDrive45e G05) and 70.63 € (X2 sDrive18d F39). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.