In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 127 minutes, completing the 2113km route in 22h 46min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+'s 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 22h 46min (127 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 54min
- Energy: ~349 kWh
- Distance: 2113km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 46min |
24h 53min |
| Charging time: |
2h 54min |
4h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (18 min, 26% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (32 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (25 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (29 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Bergische Landstraße (10 min, 51% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Im Birkengrund (25 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (11 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (31 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Kulturhaus Römerfeld (34 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Jug (42 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (49 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 127-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2113km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 54min vs 4h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~349 kWh vs ~436 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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