In our Athens to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 1 minutes, completing the 792km route in 8h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 8h 56min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~132 kWh
- Distance: 792km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
8h 57min |
8h 56min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~143 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 50% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Technopolis (14 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Atalanti Nord (10 min, 67% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (33 min, 10% → 91%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 1-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 792km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~132 kWh vs ~147 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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