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Porsche Macan S vs Porsche Cayenne Diesel

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

family SUV · 2015 vs 2015 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
PorschePetrolPlus rapide

Macan S

340 ch · 2015

VS
PorscheDiesel

Cayenne Diesel

262 ch · 2015

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

Result · total trip time

APorsche Macan S

7h06charging included

1 stop · 171.54 €

Gap5 minin favour of Macan S
BPorsche Cayenne Diesel

7h11charging included

2 stops · 136.22 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureMacan SCayenne DieselGap
Total time7h067h115 min · Macan S
Charging stops1 stop2 stops1 stop · Macan S
Cost of energy used171.54 €136.22 €35.32 € · Cayenne Diesel

Visualise the trip

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

PorschePetrolFastest
Macan S
100%
661 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +67 L · 146.38 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
171.54 €
Cost of energy used
PorscheDiesel
Cayenne Diesel
100%
293 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +24 L · 51.56 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +24 L · 51.56 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h11
2
Stops
7h11
Duration
136.22 €
Cost of energy used

The 5-minute lead of the Macan S does not come from driving speed, but from one fewer charging stop on this route (1 vs 2).

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 Macan S versus 2 stops totalling 10 min for the Cayenne Diesel.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (12,4 L/100km for Macan S and 10,2 L/100km for Cayenne Diesel) 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 (Macan S) and 8,1 L/100km (Cayenne Diesel). 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 Macan S

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Manosque, A51fuel · 2.17 €/L661 km67 L consumed0.221 €/km146.38 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L114 km12 L consumed0.221 €/km25.16 €
Trip total171.54 €

Porsche Cayenne Diesel

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Tournus, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L293 km24 L consumed0.176 €/km51.56 €
Tournus, A6 → Montélimar, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L293 km24 L consumed0.176 €/km51.56 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L188 km15 L consumed0.176 €/km33.10 €
Trip total136.22 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
12.4 L/100 km · 10.2 L/100 km
Fuel tank
75.0 L · 26.4 L

Compare with another vehicle

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PorschePetrol

Macan S

340 ch · 2015

PorscheDiesel

Cayenne Diesel

262 ch · 2015

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Macan S 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 171.54 € (Macan S) and 136.22 € (Cayenne Diesel). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.