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Porsche Cayman S (PDK) vs Porsche Boxster

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

sports car · 2011 vs 2012 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
PorschePetrolPlus rapide

Cayman S (PDK)

320 ch · 2011

VS
PorschePetrol

Boxster

259 ch · 2012

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

Result · total trip time

APorsche Cayman S (PDK)

7h06charging included

1 stop · 178.70 €

Gap10 minin favour of Cayman S (PDK)
BPorsche Boxster

7h16charging included

3 stops · 454.07 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureCayman S (PDK)BoxsterGap
Total time7h067h1610 min · Cayman S (PDK)
Charging stops1 stop3 stops2 stops · Cayman S (PDK)
Cost of energy used178.70 €454.07 €275.37 € · Cayman S (PDK)

Visualise the trip

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

PorschePetrolFastest
Cayman S (PDK)
100%
542 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +58 L · 124.94 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
178.70 €
Cost of energy used
PorschePetrol
Boxster
100%
213 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +58 L · 124.94 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +58 L · 124.94 €
Refuel 3
5 min · +58 L · 124.94 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h16
3
Stops
7h16
Duration
454.07 €
Cost of energy used

The 10-minute lead of the Cayman S (PDK) does not come from driving speed, but from 2 fewer charging stops on this route (1 vs 3).

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 Cayman S (PDK) versus 3 stops totalling 15 min for the Boxster.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (10,1 L/100km for Cayman S (PDK) and 10,7 L/100km for Boxster) 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 10,6 L/100km (Cayman S (PDK)) and 27,0 L/100km (Boxster). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

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 Cayman S (PDK)

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Valence, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L542 km58 L consumed0.231 €/km124.94 €
Valence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L233 km25 L consumed0.231 €/km53.76 €
Trip total178.70 €

Porsche Boxster

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L213 km58 L consumed0.587 €/km124.94 €
Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L213 km58 L consumed0.587 €/km124.94 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L213 km58 L consumed0.587 €/km124.94 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L135 km37 L consumed0.587 €/km79.25 €
Trip total454.07 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
10.1 L/100 km · 10.7 L/100 km
Fuel tank
64.0 L · 64.0 L

Compare with another vehicle

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320 ch · 2011

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Boxster

259 ch · 2012

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Cayman S (PDK) arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel 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 178.70 € (Cayman S (PDK)) and 454.07 € (Boxster). For reference, an equivalent BMW M340i (~9.5 L/100 km) would cost about 136 € in fuel.