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EQS 450 V297
333 ch · 107.8 kWh · 2023
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | EQS 450 V297 | A6 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h24 | 7h26 | 2 min · EQS 450 V297 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 5 stops | 3 stops · EQS 450 V297 |
| Cost of energy used | 58.85 € | 573.48 € | 514.63 € · EQS 450 V297 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The EQS 450 V297 (electric) makes 2 stops totalling 23 min, the A6 Sedan (combustion) 5 stops totalling 25 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 58,85 € for EQS 450 V297 versus 573,48 € for A6 Sedan.
The official WLTP figures (18,3 kWh/100km for EQS 450 V297 and 7,8 L/100km for A6 Sedan) 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 21,0 kWh/100km (EQS 450 V297) and 34,1 L/100km (A6 Sedan). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
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.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 462 km | 97 kWh consumed | 0.042 €/km | 19.41 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51 | energy charged at Ionity 185 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 205 km | 43 kWh consumed | 0.126 €/km | 25.87 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 193 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 108 km | 23 kWh consumed | 0.126 €/km | 13.57 € |
| Trip total | 58.85 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Auxerre, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 148 km | 50 L consumed | 0.739 €/km | 109.37 € |
| Auxerre, A6 → Tournus, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 148 km | 50 L consumed | 0.739 €/km | 109.37 € |
| Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 148 km | 50 L consumed | 0.739 €/km | 109.37 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 148 km | 50 L consumed | 0.739 €/km | 109.37 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Aix-en-Provence, A7 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 148 km | 50 L consumed | 0.739 €/km | 109.37 € |
| Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 36 km | 12 L consumed | 0.740 €/km | 26.64 € |
| Trip total | 573.48 € |
| Charging stop duration | Mercedes EQS 450 V297 | Audi A6 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~56 km | - |
| 10 minutes | ~111 km | - |
| 20 minutes | ~222 km | - |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~359 km · 31 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 EQS 450 V297 arrives in 7h24 with 2 charging 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 58.85 € (EQS 450 V297) and 573.48 € (A6 Sedan). For reference, an equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9.0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in fuel.