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BMW X5 xDrive45e G05 vs Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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

large SUV · 2021 vs 2014 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWPHEVPlus rapide

X5 xDrive45e G05

394 ch · 22.3 kWh · 2021

VS
PorschePetrol

Cayenne Platinum Edition

304 ch · 2014

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 €

Gap10 minin favour of X5 xDrive45e
BPorsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

7h16charging included

3 stops · 171.54 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureX5 xDrive45e G05Cayenne Platinum EditionGap
Total time7h067h1610 min · X5 xDrive45e G05
Charging stops1 stop3 stops2 stops · X5 xDrive45e G05
Cost of energy used191.93 €171.54 €20.39 € · Cayenne Platinum Edition

Visualise the trip

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

BMWPHEVFastest
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
PorschePetrol
Cayenne Platinum Edition
100%
233 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +24 L · 51.56 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +24 L · 51.56 €
Refuel 3
5 min · +24 L · 51.56 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h16
3
Stops
7h16
Duration
171.54 €
Cost of energy used

Despite 1 stop of 5 min, the X5 xDrive45e G05 (plug-in hybrid) arrives 10 minutes ahead of the Cayenne Platinum Edition (combustion) on this route.

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The X5 xDrive45e G05 (plug-in hybrid) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the Cayenne Platinum Edition (combustion) 3 stops totalling 15 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 171,54 € for Cayenne Platinum Edition.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (2,1 L/100km for X5 xDrive45e G05 and 12,4 L/100km for Cayenne Platinum Edition) 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 10,2 L/100km (Cayenne Platinum Edition). 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 €

Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L233 km24 L consumed0.221 €/km51.56 €
Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L233 km24 L consumed0.221 €/km51.56 €
Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51fuel · 2.17 €/L233 km24 L consumed0.221 €/km51.56 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L76 km8 L consumed0.222 €/km16.86 €
Trip total171.54 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
2.1 L/100 km · 12.4 L/100 km
Fuel tank
69 L · 26.4 L

Compare with another vehicle

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BMWPHEV

X5 xDrive45e G05

394 ch · 22.3 kWh · 2021

PorschePetrol

Cayenne Platinum Edition

304 ch · 2014

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the X5 xDrive45e G05 arrives in 7h06 with 1 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 191.93 € (X5 xDrive45e G05) and 171.54 € (Cayenne Platinum Edition). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.