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Tesla Model X 90D vs BMW X3 xDrive30d G01

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

large SUV · 2016 vs 2021 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
TeslaBEV

Model X 90D

532 ch · 85 kWh · 2016

VS
BMWDieselPlus rapide

X3 xDrive30d G01

286 ch · 2021

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

Result · total trip time

ATesla Model X 90D

7h52charging included

3 stops · 78.82 €

Gap51 minin favour of X3 xDrive30d
BBMW X3 xDrive30d G01

7h01no stop

0 stops · 84.09 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureModel X 90DX3 xDrive30d G01Gap
Total time7h527h0151 min · X3 xDrive30d G01
Charging stops3 stops0 stops3 stops · X3 xDrive30d G01
Cost of energy used78.82 €84.09 €5.27 € · Model X 90D

Visualise the trip

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

TeslaBEV
Model X 90D
100%
361 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Charge 1
15 min · +34 kWh · 20.40 €
Charge 2
15 min · +34 kWh · 20.40 €
Charge 3
21 min · +45 kWh · 26.95 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h52
3
Stops
7h52
Duration
78.82 €
Cost of energy used
BMWDieselFastest
X3 xDrive30d G01
100%
1360 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h01
0
Stops
7h01
Duration
84.09 €
Cost of energy used

The 51-minute lead of the X3 xDrive30d G01 (combustion) comes from not needing a charging stop: no stop versus 3 stops totalling 51 min for the Model X 90D (electric).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The X3 xDrive30d G01 (combustion) makes no stop, the Model X 90D (electric) 3 stops totalling 51 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 78,82 € for Model X 90D versus 84,09 € for X3 xDrive30d G01.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (22,8 kWh/100km for Model X 90D and 5,6 L/100km for X3 xDrive30d G01) 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 23,5 kWh/100km (Model X 90D) and 5,0 L/100km (X3 xDrive30d G01). 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 X 90D

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Tournus, A6initial energy charged at home · 0.20 €/kWh325 km77 kWh consumed0.047 €/km15.31 €
Tournus, A6 → Limonest, A6energy charged at Supercharger 136 kW · 0.60 €/kWh144 km34 kWh consumed0.142 €/km20.40 €
Limonest, A6 → Montélimar, A7energy charged at Supercharger 136 kW · 0.60 €/kWh144 km34 kWh consumed0.142 €/km20.40 €
Montélimar, A7 → Marseilleenergy charged at Supercharger 128 kW · 0.60 €/kWh161 km38 kWh consumed0.141 €/km22.71 €
Trip total78.82 €

BMW X3 xDrive30d G01

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L775 km39 L consumed0.108 €/km84.09 €
Trip total84.09 €

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 X 90DBMW X3 xDrive30d G01
5 minutes~36 km-
10 minutes~72 km-
20 minutes~144 km-
Full session 10 → 80 %~253 km · 38 min-

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
22.8 kWh/100 km · 5.6 L/100 km

Compare with another vehicle

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TeslaBEV

Model X 90D

532 ch · 85 kWh · 2016

BMWDiesel

X3 xDrive30d G01

286 ch · 2021

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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 X3 xDrive30d G01 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 78.82 € (Model X 90D) and 84.09 € (X3 xDrive30d G01). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.