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Porsche Cayenne Turbo vs BMW iX xDrive40

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

large SUV · 2013 vs 2021 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
PorschePetrolPlus rapide

Cayenne Turbo

520 ch · 2013

VS
BMWBEV

iX xDrive40

326 ch · 76.6 kWh · 2021

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

Result · total trip time

APorsche Cayenne Turbo

7h01no stop

0 stops · 179.95 €

Gap80 minin favour of Cayenne Turbo
BBMW iX xDrive40

8h21charging included

5 stops · 96.24 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureCayenne TurboiX xDrive40Gap
Total time7h018h2180 min · Cayenne Turbo
Charging stops0 stops5 stops5 stops · Cayenne Turbo
Cost of energy used179.95 €96.24 €83.71 € · iX xDrive40

Visualise the trip

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

PorschePetrolFastest
Cayenne Turbo
100%
934 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
179.95 €
Cost of energy used
BMWBEV
iX xDrive40
100%
288 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
17 min · +31 kWh · 18.38 €
Charge 2
17 min · +31 kWh · 18.38 €
Charge 3
17 min · +31 kWh · 18.38 €
Charge 4
17 min · +31 kWh · 18.38 €
Charge 5
13 min · +23 kWh · 13.70 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 8h21
5
Stops
8h21
Duration
96.24 €
Cost of energy used

The 80-minute lead of the Cayenne Turbo (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 5 stops totalling 80 min for the iX xDrive40 (electric).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The Cayenne Turbo (combustion) makes no stop, the iX xDrive40 (electric) 5 stops totalling 80 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 179,95 € for Cayenne Turbo versus 96,24 € for iX xDrive40.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (13,8 L/100km for Cayenne Turbo and 21,3 kWh/100km for iX xDrive40) 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 10,7 L/100km (Cayenne Turbo) and 26,6 kWh/100km (iX xDrive40). 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.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km83 L consumed0.232 €/km179.95 €
Trip total179.95 €

BMW iX xDrive40

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh259 km69 kWh consumed0.053 €/km13.79 €
Beaune, A6 → Tournus, A6energy charged at Ionity 108 kW · 0.60 €/kWh115 km31 kWh consumed0.160 €/km18.38 €
Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7energy charged at Ionity 108 kW · 0.60 €/kWh115 km31 kWh consumed0.160 €/km18.38 €
Valence, A7 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Ionity 108 kW · 0.60 €/kWh115 km31 kWh consumed0.160 €/km18.38 €
Montélimar, A7 → Manosque, A51energy charged at Ionity 108 kW · 0.60 €/kWh115 km31 kWh consumed0.160 €/km18.38 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 105 kW · 0.60 €/kWh56 km15 kWh consumed0.159 €/km8.91 €
Trip total96.24 €

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 durationPorsche Cayenne TurboBMW iX xDrive40
5 minutes--
10 minutes--
20 minutes--
Full session 10 → 80 %--

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
13.8 L/100 km · 21.3 kWh/100 km

Compare with another vehicle

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PorschePetrol

Cayenne Turbo

520 ch · 2013

BMWBEV

iX xDrive40

326 ch · 76.6 kWh · 2021

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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 Cayenne Turbo 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 179.95 € (Cayenne Turbo) and 96.24 € (iX xDrive40). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.