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AMG S 63 E Performance W223
802 ch · 10.4 kWh · 2024
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| AMG S 63 E Performance W223 | i5 eDrive40 G60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06−16 min | 7h22 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop−1 stop | 2 stops |
| Total cost | 208,42 € | 49,80 €−158,62 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the AMG S 63 E Performance W223 versus 2 stops totalling 21 min for the i5 eDrive40 G60.
The official WLTP figures (22,2 kWh/100km for AMG S 63 E Performance W223 and 18,0 kWh/100km for i5 eDrive40 G60) 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 13,7 L/100km (AMG S 63 E Performance W223) and 16,5 kWh/100km (i5 eDrive40 G60). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
A Mercedes S 450 (equivalent segment) consumes about 9,0 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~129 €. That is 0,6× the electric cost of the AMG S 63 E Performance W223 and 2,6× that of the i5 eDrive40 G60. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
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.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Valence, A7initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 31 km7 kWh consumed | 0,044 €/km | 1,38 € |
| Paris → Valence, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 500 km68 L consumed | 0,278 €/km | 139,06 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 244 km33 L consumed | 0,279 €/km | 67,98 € |
| Trip total | 208,42 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 408 km67 kWh consumed | 0,033 €/km | 13,47 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 199 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 181 km30 kWh consumed | 0,099 €/km | 17,95 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 178 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 186 km31 kWh consumed | 0,099 €/km | 18,38 € |
| Trip total | 49,80 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Mercedes AMG S 63 E Performance W223 | BMW i5 eDrive40 G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~72 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~145 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~290 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~317 km24 min |
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The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the AMG S 63 E Performance W223 arrives in 7h06 with 1 charging 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.
Electric: 208,42 € (AMG S 63 E Performance W223) and 49,80 € (i5 eDrive40 G60). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.