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Mercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 vs BMW 330e G20

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

limousine · 2026 vs 2019 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
MercedesHybridPlus rapide

S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223

313 ch · 2026

VS
BMWPHEV

330e G20

252 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2019

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start réservoir plein · mild weather

Result · total trip time

AMercedes S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223

7h01no stop

0 stops · 134.61 €

Gap10 minin favour of S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version
BBMW 330e G20

7h11charging included

2 stops · 159.60 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureS 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223330e G20Gap
Total time7h017h1110 min · S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223
Charging stops0 stops2 stops2 stops · S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223
Cost of energy used134.61 €159.60 €24.99 € · S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223

Visualise the trip

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

MercedesHybridFastest
S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223
100%
950 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
134.61 €
Cost of energy used
BMWPHEV
330e G20
100%
Battery
100%
Fuel tank
414 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +36 L · 78.12 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +36 L · 78.12 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h11
2
Stops
7h11
Duration
159.60 €
Cost of energy used

The 10-minute lead of the S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 (hybrid) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 2 stops totalling 10 min for the 330e G20 (plug-in hybrid).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 (hybrid) makes no stop, the 330e G20 (plug-in hybrid) 2 stops totalling 10 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 Saloon, long version W223 versus 159,60 € for 330e G20.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (6,9 L/100km for S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 and 19,0 kWh/100km for 330e G20) 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 Saloon, long version W223) and 10,1 L/100km (330e G20). 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 Saloon, long version W223

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

BMW 330e G20

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh59 km11 kWh consumed0.038 €/km2.24 €
Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L355 km36 L consumed0.220 €/km78.12 €
Limonest, A6 → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L355 km36 L consumed0.220 €/km78.12 €
Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L5 km1 L consumed0.224 €/km1.12 €
Trip total159.60 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
6.9 L/100 km · 19.0 kWh/100 km
Fuel tank
76 L · 40 L

Compare with another vehicle

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

MercedesHybrid

S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223

313 ch · 2026

BMWPHEV

330e G20

252 ch · 11.2 kWh · 2019

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the S 350 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version 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 Saloon, long version W223) and 159.60 € (330e G20). For reference, an equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9.0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in fuel.