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MG4 Trophy AWD vs Ford Focus ST 250 Gen3

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

compact · 2023 vs 2015 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
MGBEV

4 Trophy AWD

435 ch · 62 kWh · 2023

VS
FordPetrolPlus rapide

Focus ST 250 Gen3

250 ch · 2015

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

Result · total trip time

AMG4 Trophy AWD

8h12charging included

4 stops · 69.76 €

Gap71 minin favour of Focus ST 250 Gen3
BFord Focus ST 250 Gen3

7h01no stop

0 stops · 95.86 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
Measure4 Trophy AWDFocus ST 250 Gen3Gap
Total time8h127h0171 min · Focus ST 250 Gen3
Charging stops4 stops0 stops4 stops · Focus ST 250 Gen3
Cost of energy used69.76 €95.86 €26.10 € · 4 Trophy AWD

Visualise the trip

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

MGBEV
4 Trophy AWD
100%
313 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
17 min · +25 kWh · 14.88 €
Charge 2
17 min · +25 kWh · 14.88 €
Charge 3
17 min · +25 kWh · 14.88 €
Charge 4
21 min · +29 kWh · 17.51 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 8h12
4
Stops
8h12
Duration
69.76 €
Cost of energy used
FordPetrolFastest
Focus ST 250 Gen3
100%
1088 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
95.86 €
Cost of energy used

The 71-minute lead of the Focus ST 250 Gen3 (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 4 stops totalling 71 min for the 4 Trophy AWD (electric).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Focus ST 250 Gen3 (combustion) makes no stop, the 4 Trophy AWD (electric) 4 stops totalling 71 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 68 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 69,76 € for 4 Trophy AWD versus 95,86 € for Focus ST 250 Gen3.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (16,5 kWh/100km for 4 Trophy AWD and 6,8 L/100km for Focus ST 250 Gen3) 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 19,8 kWh/100km (4 Trophy AWD) and 5,7 L/100km (Focus ST 250 Gen3). 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.

MG 4 Trophy AWD

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh282 km56 kWh consumed0.040 €/km11.17 €
Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh125 km25 kWh consumed0.119 €/km14.88 €
Limonest, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh125 km25 kWh consumed0.119 €/km14.88 €
Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 88 kW · 0.60 €/kWh125 km25 kWh consumed0.119 €/km14.88 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 83 kW · 0.60 €/kWh117 km23 kWh consumed0.119 €/km13.95 €
Trip total69.76 €

Ford Focus ST 250 Gen3

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km44 L consumed0.124 €/km95.86 €
Trip total95.86 €

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 durationMG 4 Trophy AWDFord Focus ST 250 Gen3
5 minutes--
10 minutes--
20 minutes--
Full session 10 → 80 %--

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
16.5 kWh/100 km · 6.8 L/100 km

Compare with another vehicle

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

MGBEV

4 Trophy AWD

435 ch · 62 kWh · 2023

FordPetrol

Focus ST 250 Gen3

250 ch · 2015

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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 Focus ST 250 Gen3 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 69.76 € (4 Trophy AWD) and 95.86 € (Focus ST 250 Gen3). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech 130 (~6.8 L/100 km) would cost about 97 € in fuel.