In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Mini Countryman E beats the MG Marvel R by 56 minutes, completing the 1676km route in 19h 2min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MG Marvel R's 321km range doesn't beat the Mini Countryman E's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mini Countryman E needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mini Countryman E
- Total time: 19h 2min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~340 kWh
- Distance: 1676km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG Marvel R |
Mini Countryman E |
| Travel time |
19h 58min |
19h 2min |
| Charging time: |
3h 7min |
2h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG Marvel R Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (13 min, 42% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (30 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (27 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland Gavana (16 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Mini Countryman E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Kbelská (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Mini Countryman E Won
The Mini Countryman E achieved a 56-minute advantage over MG Marvel R on this 1676km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 3h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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