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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 | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h24 | 7h22 | 2 min · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 2 stops | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 58.85 € | 49.80 € | 9.05 € · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 21 min for the i5 eDrive40 G60 versus 2 stops totalling 23 min for the EQS 450 V297.
The official WLTP figures (18,3 kWh/100km for EQS 450 V297 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 21,0 kWh/100km (EQS 450 V297) and 16,5 kWh/100km (i5 eDrive40 G60). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 21 minutes of charging for the i5 eDrive40 G60, range recovers by 397 km. During the 23 cumulative minutes for the EQS 450 V297, range recovers by 343 km. Per minute: the i5 eDrive40 G60 recovers 1,3× faster. The gap is less pronounced but accumulates over long distances.
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 2,2× the electric cost of the EQS 450 V297 and 2,6× that of the i5 eDrive40 G60. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| 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 → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 408 km | 67 kWh consumed | 0.033 €/km | 13.47 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Ionity 199 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 181 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 17.95 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Ionity 178 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 186 km | 31 kWh consumed | 0.099 €/km | 18.38 € |
| Trip total | 49.80 € |
| Charging stop duration | Mercedes EQS 450 V297 | BMW i5 eDrive40 G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~56 km | ~72 km |
| 10 minutes | ~111 km | ~145 km |
| 20 minutes | ~222 km | ~290 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~359 km · 31 min | ~317 km · 24 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 i5 eDrive40 G60 arrives in 7h22 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 49.80 € (i5 eDrive40 G60). For reference, an equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9.0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in fuel.