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Tesla Model S Long Range vs BMW 640i Gran Turismo G32

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

grand tourer · 2023 vs 2018 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
TeslaBEV

Model S Long Range

670 ch · 100 kWh · 2023

VS
BMWPetrolPlus rapide

640i Gran Turismo G32

340 ch · 2018

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

Result · total trip time

ATesla Model S Long Range

7h17charging included

1 stop · 48.69 €

Gap16 minin favour of 640i Gran Turismo
BBMW 640i Gran Turismo G32

7h01no stop

0 stops · 107.63 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureModel S Long Range640i Gran Turismo G32Gap
Total time7h177h0116 min · 640i Gran Turismo G32
Charging stops1 stop0 stops1 stop · 640i Gran Turismo G32
Cost of energy used48.69 €107.63 €58.94 € · Model S Long Range

Visualise the trip

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

TeslaBEV
Model S Long Range
100%
549 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
16 min · +57 kWh · 33.95 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h17
1
Stops
7h17
Duration
48.69 €
Cost of energy used
BMWPetrolFastest
640i Gran Turismo G32
100%
1063 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
107.63 €
Cost of energy used

The 16-minute lead of the 640i Gran Turismo G32 (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 1 stop of 16 min for the Model S Long Range (electric).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The 640i Gran Turismo G32 (combustion) makes no stop, the Model S Long Range (electric) 1 stop of 16 min. Road safety reminder: on a trip of this duration, it is recommended to stop for at least 51 min total (17 min every 2h). The energy cost is 48,69 € for Model S Long Range versus 107,63 € for 640i Gran Turismo G32.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (17,5 kWh/100km for Model S Long Range and 7,7 L/100km for 640i Gran Turismo G32) 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 18,2 kWh/100km (Model S Long Range) and 6,4 L/100km (640i Gran Turismo G32). 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.

Tesla Model S Long Range

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Valence, A7initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh494 km90 kWh consumed0.036 €/km18.01 €
Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 212 kW · 0.60 €/kWh281 km51 kWh consumed0.109 €/km30.68 €
Trip total48.69 €

BMW 640i Gran Turismo G32

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km50 L consumed0.139 €/km107.63 €
Trip total107.63 €

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 durationTesla Model S Long RangeBMW 640i Gran Turismo G32
5 minutes~80 km-
10 minutes~160 km-
20 minutes~320 km-
Full session 10 → 80 %~384 km · 26 min-

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
17.5 kWh/100 km · 7.7 L/100 km

Compare with another vehicle

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TeslaBEV

Model S Long Range

670 ch · 100 kWh · 2023

BMWPetrol

640i Gran Turismo G32

340 ch · 2018

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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 640i Gran Turismo G32 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 48.69 € (Model S Long Range) and 107.63 € (640i Gran Turismo G32). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.