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Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 vs Xpeng MONA M03

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

limousine · 2026 vs 2024 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
MercedesHybridPlus rapide

S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

313 ch · 2026

VS
XpengBEV

MONA M03

208 ch · 58 kWh · 2024

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

Result · total trip time

AMercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

7h01no stop

0 stops · 134.61 €

Gap35 minin favour of S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion
BXpeng MONA M03

7h36charging included

2 stops · 34.93 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureS 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223MONA M03Gap
Total time7h017h3635 min · S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223
Charging stops0 stops2 stops2 stops · S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223
Cost of energy used134.61 €34.93 €99.68 € · MONA M03

Visualise the trip

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

MercedesHybridFastest
S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223
100%
950 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
134.61 €
Cost of energy used
XpengBEV
MONA M03
100%
483 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
18 min · +23 kWh · 13.92 €
Charge 2
17 min · +21 kWh · 12.72 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h36
2
Stops
7h36
Duration
34.93 €
Cost of energy used

The 35-minute lead of the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 (hybrid) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 2 stops totalling 35 min for the MONA M03 (electric).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 (hybrid) makes no stop, the MONA M03 (electric) 2 stops totalling 35 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 134,61 € for S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 versus 34,93 € for MONA M03.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (6,9 L/100km for S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 and 10,0 kWh/100km for MONA M03) 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 8,0 L/100km (S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223) and 12,0 kWh/100km (MONA M03). 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 S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km62 L consumed0.174 €/km134.61 €
Trip total134.61 €

Xpeng MONA M03

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh435 km52 kWh consumed0.024 €/km10.45 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 77 kW · 0.60 €/kWh193 km23 kWh consumed0.072 €/km13.92 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 75 kW · 0.60 €/kWh147 km18 kWh consumed0.072 €/km10.56 €
Trip total34.93 €

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 S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223Xpeng MONA M03
5 minutes-~39 km
10 minutes-~78 km
20 minutes-~156 km
Full session 10 → 80 %-~338 km · 47 min

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
6.9 L/100 km · 10.0 kWh/100 km

Compare with another vehicle

Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment

MercedesHybrid

S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223

313 ch · 2026

XpengBEV

MONA M03

208 ch · 58 kWh · 2024

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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 S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 arrives in 7h01 with 0 fuel 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 134.61 € (S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223) and 34.93 € (MONA M03). For reference, an equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9.0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in fuel.