In our Athens to Berlin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 95 by 132 minutes, completing the 2324km route in 25h 4min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 25h 4min (132 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 7min
- Energy: ~388 kWh
- Distance: 2324km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 |
| Travel time |
25h 4min |
27h 16min |
| Charging time: |
3h 7min |
4h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~418 kWh |
~418 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (15 min, 52% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol (31 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Győr (31 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (17 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (31 min, 18% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Park Hotel Polykastro (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Makpetrol A1 (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Lapovo sever (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Zemun Park (25 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
BS Gazprom (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Páty Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Győr (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
E.ON Naháč (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Esso Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 18:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 132-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 95 on this 2324km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 7min vs 4h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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