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Ferrari Roma vs BMW Z4 M40i G29

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

sports car · 2020 vs 2021 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
FerrariPetrol

Roma

620 ch · 2020

VS
BMWPetrolPlus rapide

Z4 M40i G29

340 ch · 2021

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

Result · total trip time

AFerrari Roma

7h06charging included

1 stop · 187.18 €

Gap5 minin favour of Z4 M40i
BBMW Z4 M40i G29

7h01no stop

0 stops · 100.91 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureRomaZ4 M40i G29Gap
Total time7h067h015 min · Z4 M40i G29
Charging stops1 stop0 stops1 stop · Z4 M40i G29
Cost of energy used187.18 €100.91 €86.27 € · Z4 M40i G29

Visualise the trip

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

FerrariPetrol
Roma
100%
647 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +72 L · 156.24 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
187.18 €
Cost of energy used
BMWPetrolFastest
Z4 M40i G29
100%
867 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
100.91 €
Cost of energy used

The 5-minute lead of the Z4 M40i G29 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 Z4 M40i G29 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the Roma.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (10,6 L/100km for Roma and 7,2 L/100km for Z4 M40i G29) 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 11,1 L/100km (Roma) and 6,0 L/100km (Z4 M40i G29). 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.

Ferrari Roma

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L647 km72 L consumed0.241 €/km156.24 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L128 km14 L consumed0.242 €/km30.94 €
Trip total187.18 €

BMW Z4 M40i G29

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km47 L consumed0.130 €/km100.91 €
Trip total100.91 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
10.6 L/100 km · 7.2 L/100 km
Fuel tank
80 L · 52 L

Compare with another vehicle

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FerrariPetrol

Roma

620 ch · 2020

BMWPetrol

Z4 M40i G29

340 ch · 2021

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Z4 M40i G29 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 187.18 € (Roma) and 100.91 € (Z4 M40i G29). For reference, an equivalent BMW M340i (~9.5 L/100 km) would cost about 136 € in fuel.