MercedesPHEV
S 580 e 4MATIC W223
585 ch · 22 kWh · 2026
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
| Measure | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | Model 3 Long Range AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h18 | 12 min · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 2 stops | 1 stop · S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
| Cost of energy used | 154.64 € | 51.36 € | 103.28 € · Model 3 Long Range AWD |
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the S 580 e 4MATIC W223 versus 2 stops totalling 17 min for the Model 3 Long Range AWD.
The official WLTP figures (18,2 kWh/100km for S 580 e 4MATIC W223 and 14,7 kWh/100km for Model 3 Long Range AWD) 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 17,2 kWh/100km (Model 3 Long Range AWD). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.
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 0,8× the electric cost of the S 580 e 4MATIC W223 and 2,5× that of the Model 3 Long Range AWD. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Manosque, A51 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 92 km | 17 kWh consumed | 0.036 €/km | 3.35 € |
| Paris → Manosque, A51 | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 591 km | 60 L consumed | 0.221 €/km | 130.85 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseille | fuel · 2.17 €/L | 92 km | 9 L consumed | 0.222 €/km | 20.44 € |
| Trip total | 154.64 € |
| Segment | Energy used | Distance | Consumption | €/km | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6 | initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh | 414 km | 71 kWh consumed | 0.034 €/km | 14.23 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7 | energy charged at Supercharger 237 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 184 km | 32 kWh consumed | 0.103 €/km | 18.96 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseille | energy charged at Supercharger 236 kW · 0.60 €/kWh | 177 km | 30 kWh consumed | 0.103 €/km | 18.17 € |
| Trip total | 51.36 € |
| Charging stop duration | Mercedes S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | - | ~85 km |
| 10 minutes | - | ~170 km |
| 20 minutes | - | ~340 km |
| Full session 10 → 80 % | - | ~322 km · 20 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 S 580 e 4MATIC W223 arrives in 7h06 with 1 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 154.64 € (S 580 e 4MATIC W223) and 51.36 € (Model 3 Long Range AWD). For reference, an equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9.0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in fuel.