In our Athens to Bern EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 32 minutes, completing the 2367km route in 27h 0min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 27h 0min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 25min
- Energy: ~391 kWh
- Distance: 2367km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 0min |
27h 32min |
| Charging time: |
3h 25min |
3h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~426 kWh |
~427 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (16 min, 52% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol (32 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (29 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (38 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Novate Nord (27 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Via Sumatra (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 32-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2367km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 25min vs 3h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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