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Tesla Model S P100D vs Audi S e-tron GT

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

grand tourer · 2016 vs 2025 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
TeslaBEV

Model S P100D

762 ch · 98 kWh · 2016

VS
AudiBEVPlus rapide

S e-tron GT

670 ch · 105 kWh · 2025

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

Result · total trip time

ATesla Model S P100D

7h35charging included

2 stops · 61.12 €

Gap22 minin favour of S e-tron GT
BAudi S e-tron GT

7h13charging included

1 stop · 49.45 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureModel S P100DS e-tron GTGap
Total time7h357h1322 min · S e-tron GT
Charging stops2 stops1 stop1 stop · S e-tron GT
Cost of energy used61.12 €49.45 €11.67 € · S e-tron GT

Visualise the trip

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

TeslaBEV
Model S P100D
100%
473 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
17 min · +39 kWh · 23.52 €
Charge 2
17 min · +39 kWh · 23.69 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h35
2
Stops
7h35
Duration
61.12 €
Cost of energy used
AudiBEVFastest
S e-tron GT
100%
560 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
12 min · +57 kWh · 33.92 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h13
1
Stops
7h13
Duration
49.45 €
Cost of energy used

The 22-minute lead of the S e-tron GT 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 12 min for the S e-tron GT versus 2 stops totalling 34 min for the Model S P100D.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (20,5 kWh/100km for Model S P100D and 15,9 kWh/100km for S e-tron GT) 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 20,7 kWh/100km (Model S P100D) and 18,8 kWh/100km (S e-tron GT). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Recovery speed: 25,1 km/min versus 11,2 km/min

During the 12 minutes of charging for the S e-tron GT, range recovers by 301 km. During the 34 cumulative minutes for the Model S P100D, range recovers by 380 km. Per minute: the S e-tron GT recovers 2,2× faster. At this rate, the charging stop blends into the trip rhythm - just enough time for a coffee. At a lower rate, it dictates the pace.

For reference: how much would an equivalent petrol car cost?

A BMW 530i (equivalent segment) consumes about 8,0 L/100km on the motorway at 130 km/h. At 1,9 €/L, this Paris → Marseille trip would cost ~115 €. That is 1,9× the electric cost of the Model S P100D and 2,3× that of the S e-tron GT. The gap narrows in winter but never reverses.

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 P100D

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Limonest, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh425 km88 kWh consumed0.042 €/km17.65 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Supercharger 138 kW · 0.60 €/kWh189 km39 kWh consumed0.124 €/km23.52 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 139 kW · 0.60 €/kWh160 km33 kWh consumed0.125 €/km19.95 €
Trip total61.12 €

Audi S e-tron GT

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Valence, A7initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh504 km95 kWh consumed0.038 €/km18.91 €
Valence, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Ionity 283 kW · 0.60 €/kWh271 km51 kWh consumed0.113 €/km30.54 €
Trip total49.45 €

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 P100DAudi S e-tron GT
5 minutes~41 km~99 km
10 minutes~82 km~199 km
20 minutes~163 km~398 km
Full session 10 → 80 %~331 km · 44 min~392 km · 21 min

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
20.5 kWh/100 km · 15.9 kWh/100 km
Net battery
98 kWh · 105 kWh
Max DC charging
145 kW · 320 kW

Compare with another vehicle

Replace one of the two with an alternative from the same segment

TeslaBEV

Model S P100D

762 ch · 98 kWh · 2016

AudiBEV

S e-tron GT

670 ch · 105 kWh · 2025

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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 S e-tron GT arrives in 7h13 with 1 charging 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 61.12 € (Model S P100D) and 49.45 € (S e-tron GT). For reference, an equivalent BMW 530i (~8.0 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in fuel.