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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 | Model 3 Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h24 | 7h30 | 6 min · EQS 450 V297 |
| Charging stops | 2 stops | 2 stops | Same |
| Cost of energy used | 58.85 € | 54.51 € | 4.34 € · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 2 stops totalling 23 min for the EQS 450 V297 versus 2 stops totalling 29 min for the Model 3 Long Range RWD.
The official WLTP figures (18,3 kWh/100km for EQS 450 V297 and 14,7 kWh/100km for Model 3 Long Range RWD) 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 17,5 kWh/100km (Model 3 Long Range RWD). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
During the 23 minutes of charging for the EQS 450 V297, range recovers by 343 km. During the 29 cumulative minutes for the Model 3 Long Range RWD, range recovers by 422 km. Per minute, both recover at the same rate. 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 2,4× that of the Model 3 Long Range RWD. 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 | 382 km | 67 kWh consumed | 0.035 €/km | 13.33 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 161 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 170 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.104 €/km | 17.76 € |
| Valence, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 148 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 224 km | 39 kWh consumed | 0.105 €/km | 23.42 € |
| Trip total | 54.51 € |
| Charging stop duration | Mercedes EQS 450 V297 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | ~56 km | ~57 km |
| 10 minutes | ~111 km | ~114 km |
| 20 minutes | ~222 km | ~227 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | ~359 km · 31 min | ~297 km · 28 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 54.51 € (Model 3 Long Range RWD). For reference, an equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9.0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in fuel.