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Porsche Panamera 4S vs Audi S3 Sedan

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

limousine · 2018 vs 2026 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
PorschePetrolPlus rapide

Panamera 4S

440 ch · 2018

VS
AudiPetrol

S3 Sedan

333 ch · 2026

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

Result · total trip time

APorsche Panamera 4S

7h16charging included

3 stops · 141.27 €

Gap5 minin favour of Panamera 4S
BAudi S3 Sedan

7h21charging included

4 stops · 494.43 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasurePanamera 4SS3 SedanGap
Total time7h167h215 min · Panamera 4S
Charging stops3 stops4 stops1 stop · Panamera 4S
Cost of energy used141.27 €494.43 €353.16 € · Panamera 4S

Visualise the trip

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

PorschePetrolFastest
Panamera 4S
100%
254 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +21 L · 46.29 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +21 L · 46.29 €
Refuel 3
5 min · +21 L · 46.29 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h16
3
Stops
7h16
Duration
141.27 €
Cost of energy used
AudiPetrol
S3 Sedan
100%
168 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +50 L · 107.41 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +50 L · 107.41 €
Refuel 3
5 min · +50 L · 107.41 €
Refuel 4
5 min · +50 L · 107.41 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h21
4
Stops
7h21
Duration
494.43 €
Cost of energy used

The 5-minute lead of the Panamera 4S does not come from driving speed, but from one fewer charging stop on this route (3 vs 4).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 3 stops totalling 15 min for the Panamera 4S versus 4 stops totalling 20 min for the S3 Sedan.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (10,2 L/100km for Panamera 4S and 8,4 L/100km for S3 Sedan) 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 8,4 L/100km (Panamera 4S) and 29,4 L/100km (S3 Sedan). 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 Panamera 4S

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L254 km21 L consumed0.182 €/km46.29 €
Beaune, A6 → Valence, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L254 km21 L consumed0.182 €/km46.29 €
Valence, A7 → Aix-en-Provence, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L254 km21 L consumed0.182 €/km46.29 €
Aix-en-Provence, A7 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L13 km1 L consumed0.185 €/km2.41 €
Trip total141.27 €

Audi S3 Sedan

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Auxerre, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L168 km50 L consumed0.639 €/km107.41 €
Auxerre, A6 → Tournus, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L168 km50 L consumed0.639 €/km107.41 €
Tournus, A6 → Valence, A7fuel · 2.17 €/L168 km50 L consumed0.639 €/km107.41 €
Valence, A7 → Manosque, A51fuel · 2.17 €/L168 km50 L consumed0.639 €/km107.41 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L102 km30 L consumed0.635 €/km64.77 €
Trip total494.43 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
10.2 L/100 km · 8.4 L/100 km
Fuel tank
23.7 L · 55 L

Compare with another vehicle

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PorschePetrol

Panamera 4S

440 ch · 2018

AudiPetrol

S3 Sedan

333 ch · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Panamera 4S arrives in 7h16 with 3 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 141.27 € (Panamera 4S) and 494.43 € (S3 Sedan). For reference, an equivalent Mercedes S 450 (~9.0 L/100 km) would cost about 129 € in fuel.