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Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology W463 vs Porsche Macan GTS

Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.

luxury SUV · 2024 vs 2017 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
MercedesBEV

G 580 with EQ technology W463

587 ch · 116 kWh · 2024

VS
PorschePetrolPlus rapide

Macan GTS

360 ch · 2017

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start 100 % · mild weather

Result · total trip time

AMercedes G 580 with EQ technology W463

7h46charging included

3 stops · 100.66 €

Gap40 minin favour of Macan GTS
BPorsche Macan GTS

7h06charging included

1 stop · 171.54 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureG 580 with EQ technology W463Macan GTSGap
Total time7h467h0640 min · Macan GTS
Charging stops3 stops1 stop2 stops · Macan GTS
Cost of energy used100.66 €171.54 €70.88 € · G 580 with EQ technology W463

Visualise the trip

Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.

MercedesBEV
G 580 with EQ technology W463
100%
379 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
15 min · +46 kWh · 27.84 €
Charge 2
15 min · +46 kWh · 27.84 €
Charge 3
16 min · +49 kWh · 29.60 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h46
3
Stops
7h46
Duration
100.66 €
Cost of energy used
PorschePetrolFastest
Macan GTS
100%
661 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +67 L · 146.38 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
171.54 €
Cost of energy used

The 40-minute lead of the Macan GTS (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: 1 stop of 5 min versus 3 stops totalling 45 min for the G 580 with EQ technology W463 (electric).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Macan GTS (combustion) makes 1 stop of 5 min, the G 580 with EQ technology W463 (electric) 3 stops totalling 45 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 100,66 € for G 580 with EQ technology W463 versus 171,54 € for Macan GTS.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (24,5 kWh/100km for G 580 with EQ technology W463 and 12,4 L/100km for Macan GTS) 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 30,6 kWh/100km (G 580 with EQ technology W463) and 10,2 L/100km (Macan GTS). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

What about a 200 km round trip?

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.

Energy cost breakdown for your trip Paris → Marseille

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.

Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology W463

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh341 km104 kWh consumed0.061 €/km20.89 €
Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 186 kW · 0.60 €/kWh152 km46 kWh consumed0.183 €/km27.84 €
Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 186 kW · 0.60 €/kWh152 km46 kWh consumed0.183 €/km27.84 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 185 kW · 0.60 €/kWh131 km40 kWh consumed0.184 €/km24.09 €
Trip total100.66 €

Porsche Macan GTS

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Manosque, A51fuel · 2.17 €/L661 km67 L consumed0.221 €/km146.38 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L114 km12 L consumed0.221 €/km25.16 €
Trip total171.54 €

Range recovered by stop duration

How many kilometres do you recover depending on the time spent at the charger? Comparison at nominal peak power.
Charging stop durationMercedes G 580 with EQ technology W463Porsche Macan GTS
5 minutes~38 km-
10 minutes~76 km-
20 minutes~152 km-
Full session 10 → 80 %~265 km · 37 min-

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
24.5 kWh/100 km · 12.4 L/100 km

Compare with another vehicle

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MercedesBEV

G 580 with EQ technology W463

587 ch · 116 kWh · 2024

PorschePetrol

Macan GTS

360 ch · 2017

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Frequently asked questions

The advantage comes from the combo real range + charging speed. On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Macan GTS arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel 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.

On this trip, the energy used costs 100.66 € (G 580 with EQ technology W463) and 171.54 € (Macan GTS). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.