MercedesPetrol
V 300 d 4MATIC
245 ch · 2024
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| V 300 d 4MATIC | 218d Steptronic Gran Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h01−5 min |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 0 stops−1 stop |
| Total cost | 161,01 € | 67,86 €−93,15 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: no stop for the 218d Steptronic Gran Tourer F44 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the V 300 d 4MATIC.
The official WLTP figures (8,7 L/100km for V 300 d 4MATIC and 4,6 L/100km for 218d Steptronic Gran Tourer 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 10,4 L/100km (V 300 d 4MATIC) and 4,4 L/100km (218d Steptronic Gran Tourer F44). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
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.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Montélimar, A7fuel · 1,99 €/L | 603 km63 L consumed | 0,208 €/km | 125,37 € |
| Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L | 172 km18 L consumed | 0,207 €/km | 35,64 € |
| Trip total | 161,01 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Marseillefuel · 1,99 €/L | 775 km34 L consumed | 0,088 €/km | 67,86 € |
| Trip total | 67,86 € | ||
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On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the 218d Steptronic Gran Tourer F44 arrives in 7h01 with 0 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.
Electric: 161,01 € (V 300 d 4MATIC) and 67,86 € (218d Steptronic Gran Tourer F44). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.