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BMW X7 M50d G07 vs Audi SQ5 Sportback

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

luxury SUV · 2018 vs 2026 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
BMWDieselPlus rapide

X7 M50d G07

400 ch · 2018

VS
AudiPetrol

SQ5 Sportback

367 ch · 2026

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

Result · total trip time

ABMW X7 M50d G07

7h01no stop

0 stops · 155.56 €

Gap5 minin favour of X7 M50d
BAudi SQ5 Sportback

7h06charging included

1 stop · 182.89 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureX7 M50d G07SQ5 SportbackGap
Total time7h017h065 min · X7 M50d G07
Charging stops0 stops1 stop1 stop · X7 M50d G07
Cost of energy used155.56 €182.89 €27.33 € · X7 M50d G07

Visualise the trip

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

BMWDieselFastest
X7 M50d G07
100%
860 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
155.56 €
Cost of energy used
AudiPetrol
SQ5 Sportback
100%
538 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +59 L · 126.94 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
182.89 €
Cost of energy used

The 5-minute lead of the X7 M50d G07 does not come from driving speed, but from one fewer charging stop on this route (0 vs 1).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: no stop for the X7 M50d G07 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the SQ5 Sportback.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (7,4 L/100km for X7 M50d G07 and 8,7 L/100km for SQ5 Sportback) 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 9,3 L/100km (X7 M50d G07) and 10,9 L/100km (SQ5 Sportback). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

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 X7 M50d G07

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km72 L consumed0.201 €/km155.56 €
Trip total155.56 €

Audi SQ5 Sportback

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Valence, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L538 km59 L consumed0.236 €/km126.94 €
Valence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L237 km26 L consumed0.236 €/km55.95 €
Trip total182.89 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
7.4 L/100 km · 8.7 L/100 km
Fuel tank
80 L · 65 L

Compare with another vehicle

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BMWDiesel

X7 M50d G07

400 ch · 2018

AudiPetrol

SQ5 Sportback

367 ch · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the X7 M50d G07 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 155.56 € (X7 M50d G07) and 182.89 € (SQ5 Sportback). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.