TeslaBEV
Model S Performance
778 ch · 100 kWh · 2019
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
| Model S Performance | C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h20 | 7h06−14 min |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 1 stop−1 stop |
| Total cost | 59,47 €−74,39 € | 133,86 € |
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 C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 versus 2 stops totalling 19 min for the Model S Performance.
The official WLTP figures (19,3 kWh/100km for Model S Performance and 22,7 kWh/100km for C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206) 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 20,5 kWh/100km (Model S Performance) and 9,4 L/100km (C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
A BMW 530i (equivalent segment) consumes about 8,0 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~115 €. That is 1,9× the electric cost of the Model S Performance and 0,9× that of the C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206. 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 → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 438 km90 kWh consumed | 0,041 €/km | 18,01 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Supercharger 240 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 195 km40 kWh consumed | 0,123 €/km | 24,00 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 235 kW · 0,60 €/kWh | 142 km29 kWh consumed | 0,123 €/km | 17,46 € |
| Trip total | 59,47 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Montélimar, A7initial energy charged at home · 0,20 €/kWh | 94 km21 kWh consumed | 0,045 €/km | 4,27 € |
| Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2,03 €/L | 481 km45 L consumed | 0,190 €/km | 91,48 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2,03 €/L | 200 km19 L consumed | 0,191 €/km | 38,10 € |
| Trip total | 133,86 € | ||
How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
| Charging stop duration | Tesla Model S Performance | Mercedes C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~71 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~142 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~284 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~341 km26 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 C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206 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: 59,47 € (Model S Performance) and 133,86 € (C 400 e 4MATIC Limousine W206). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.