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Cupra Born vs BMW 120i F20LCI

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

compact · 2021 vs 2018 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
CupraBEV

Born

201 ch · 51.5 kWh · 2021

VS
BMWPetrolPlus rapide

120i F20LCI

184 ch · 2018

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start 100 % · mild weather

Result · total trip time

ACupra Born

8h09charging included

5 stops · 69.63 €

Gap68 minin favour of 120i
BBMW 120i F20LCI

7h01no stop

0 stops · 92.50 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureBorn120i F20LCIGap
Total time8h097h0168 min · 120i F20LCI
Charging stops5 stops0 stops5 stops · 120i F20LCI
Cost of energy used69.63 €92.50 €22.87 € · Born

Visualise the trip

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

CupraBEV
Born
100%
272 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
13 min · +21 kWh · 12.36 €
Charge 2
13 min · +21 kWh · 12.36 €
Charge 3
13 min · +21 kWh · 12.36 €
Charge 4
13 min · +21 kWh · 12.36 €
Charge 5
16 min · +24 kWh · 14.33 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 8h09
5
Stops
8h09
Duration
69.63 €
Cost of energy used
BMWPetrolFastest
120i F20LCI
100%
945 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
92.50 €
Cost of energy used

The 68-minute lead of the 120i F20LCI (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 5 stops totalling 68 min for the Born (electric).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 120i F20LCI (combustion) makes no stop, the Born (electric) 5 stops totalling 68 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 68 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 69,63 € for Born versus 92,50 € for 120i F20LCI.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (15,8 kWh/100km for Born and 6,1 L/100km for 120i F20LCI) 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 19,0 kWh/100km (Born) and 5,5 L/100km (120i F20LCI). 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.

Cupra Born

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh244 km46 kWh consumed0.038 €/km9.27 €
Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh109 km21 kWh consumed0.113 €/km12.36 €
Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh109 km21 kWh consumed0.113 €/km12.36 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh109 km21 kWh consumed0.113 €/km12.36 €
Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 95 kW · 0.60 €/kWh109 km21 kWh consumed0.113 €/km12.36 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 90 kW · 0.60 €/kWh96 km18 kWh consumed0.114 €/km10.91 €
Trip total69.63 €

BMW 120i F20LCI

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km43 L consumed0.119 €/km92.50 €
Trip total92.50 €

Range recovered by stop duration

How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
Charging stop durationCupra BornBMW 120i F20LCI
5 minutes~31 km-
10 minutes~62 km-
20 minutes~123 km-
Full session 10 → 80 %~190 km · 33 min-

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
15.8 kWh/100 km · 6.1 L/100 km

Compare with another vehicle

Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment

CupraBEV

Born

201 ch · 51.5 kWh · 2021

BMWPetrol

120i F20LCI

184 ch · 2018

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Frequently asked questions

The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 120i F20LCI 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 69.63 € (Born) and 92.50 € (120i F20LCI). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.