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Mercedes S 580 e 4MATIC W223 vs BMW 218i F44

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

limousine · 2026 vs 2021 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
MercedesPHEV

S 580 e 4MATIC W223

585 ch · 22 kWh · 2026

VS
BMWPetrolPlus rapide

218i F44

136 ch · 2021

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

Result · total trip time

AMercedes S 580 e 4MATIC W223

7h06charging included

1 stop · 154.64 €

Gap5 minin favour of 218i
BBMW 218i F44

7h01no stop

0 stops · 79.04 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureS 580 e 4MATIC W223218i F44Gap
Total time7h067h015 min · 218i F44
Charging stops1 stop0 stops1 stop · 218i F44
Cost of energy used154.64 €79.04 €75.60 € · 218i F44

Visualise the trip

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

MercedesPHEV
S 580 e 4MATIC W223
100%
Battery
100%
Fuel tank
519 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +60 L · 130.85 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
154.64 €
Cost of energy used
BMWPetrolFastest
218i F44
100%
1085 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
79.04 €
Cost of energy used

The 5-minute lead of the 218i F44 (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 1 stop of 5 min for the S 580 e 4MATIC W223 (plug-in hybrid).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 218i F44 (combustion) makes no stop, the S 580 e 4MATIC W223 (plug-in hybrid) 1 stop of 5 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 154,64 € for S 580 e 4MATIC W223 versus 79,04 € for 218i F44.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (18,2 kWh/100km for S 580 e 4MATIC W223 and 5,6 L/100km for 218i F44) 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 10,2 L/100km (S 580 e 4MATIC W223) and 4,7 L/100km (218i F44). 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 580 e 4MATIC W223

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Manosque, A51initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh92 km17 kWh consumed0.036 €/km3.35 €
Paris → Manosque, A51fuel · 2.17 €/L591 km60 L consumed0.221 €/km130.85 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L92 km9 L consumed0.222 €/km20.44 €
Trip total154.64 €

BMW 218i F44

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km36 L consumed0.102 €/km79.04 €
Trip total79.04 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
18.2 kWh/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km
Fuel tank
67 L · 51 L

Compare with another vehicle

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

MercedesPHEV

S 580 e 4MATIC W223

585 ch · 22 kWh · 2026

BMWPetrol

218i F44

136 ch · 2021

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 218i F44 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 154.64 € (S 580 e 4MATIC W223) and 79.04 € (218i F44). For reference, an equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9.0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in fuel.