In our Athens to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance by 6 minutes, completing the 807km route in 8h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance's 524km 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 (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~135 kWh
- Distance: 807km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
9h 2min |
8h 56min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~145 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Hotel City Sandanski (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 24% → 45%)
- 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 6-minute advantage over Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron performance on this 807km 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 (~135 kWh vs ~145 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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