In our Berlin to Athens EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 95 by 125 minutes, completing the 2324km route in 25h 17min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 17min (125 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 17min
- Energy: ~388 kWh
- Distance: 2324km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 |
| Travel time |
25h 17min |
27h 22min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
4h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~418 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 57% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (18 min, 30% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (27 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
OMV smer Beograd (35 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (37 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 7:
Makpetrol (32 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (20 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (15 min, 24% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Győr (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
OMV M0 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 11% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
Gazprom (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
Makpetrol A1 (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 14:
Makpetrol (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 15:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
SEA Almyrou Nótos (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 17:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
Atalanti Süd (17 min, 14% → 65%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 125-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 17min vs 4h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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