In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Mini Countryman E beats the MG Marvel R by 26 minutes, completing the 860km route in 8h 57min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 18, 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mini Countryman E
- Total time: 8h 57min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~175 kWh
- Distance: 860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG Marvel R |
Mini Countryman E |
| Travel time |
9h 23min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 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 (12 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Mini Countryman E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Kbelská (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen (12 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Mini Countryman E Won
The Mini Countryman E achieved a 26-minute advantage over MG Marvel R on this 860km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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