MercedesPHEV
E 400 e 4MATIC W214
381 ch · 19.5 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
| E 400 e 4MATIC W214 | SQ5 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06−10 min | 7h16 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop−2 stops | 3 stops |
| Total cost | 133,03 €−314,22 € | 447,25 € |
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 E 400 e 4MATIC W214 (plug-in hybrid) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the SQ5 SUV (combustion) 3 stops totalling 15 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 133,03 € for E 400 e 4MATIC W214 versus 447,25 € for SQ5 SUV.
The official WLTP figures (23,0 kWh/100km for E 400 e 4MATIC W214 and 8,8 L/100km for SQ5 SUV) 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 9,4 L/100km (E 400 e 4MATIC W214) and 29,0 L/100km (SQ5 SUV). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
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 0.18 €/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.
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 → Montélimar, A7initial energy charged at home · 0,21 €/kWh | 90 km21 kWh consumed | 0,048 €/km | 4,35 € |
| Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 1,99 €/L | 477 km45 L consumed | 0,188 €/km | 89,55 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L | 208 km20 L consumed | 0,188 €/km | 39,13 € |
| Trip total | 133,03 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Beaune, A6fuel · 1,99 €/L | 202 km58 L consumed | 0,576 €/km | 116,41 € |
| Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 1,99 €/L | 202 km58 L consumed | 0,576 €/km | 116,41 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7fuel · 1,99 €/L | 202 km58 L consumed | 0,576 €/km | 116,41 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L | 170 km49 L consumed | 0,577 €/km | 98,01 € |
| Trip total | 447,25 € | ||
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the E 400 e 4MATIC W214 arrives in 7h06 with 1 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: 133,03 € (E 400 e 4MATIC W214) and 447,25 € (SQ5 SUV). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.