In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 95 by 98 minutes, completing the 2296km route in 24h 43min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 7 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 24h 43min (98 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 3h 10min
- Energy: ~379 kWh
- Distance: 2296km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 |
| Travel time |
24h 43min |
26h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 10min |
4h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~416 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (23 min, 19% → 74%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (17 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (34 min, 10% → 88%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (32 min, 10% → 85%)
-
Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (33 min, 10% → 86%)
-
Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (28 min, 10% → 75%)
-
Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (23 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (13 min, 19% → 59%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Auetal Nord, Auetal (13 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (12 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 4:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (14 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (12 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 6:
Supercharger ibis Styles, Namur (13 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 7:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (21 min, 10% → 70%)
-
Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger, Senlis (10 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 9:
Aire de Limours-Janvry, Janvry (10 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 10:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (21 min, 12% → 72%)
-
Stop 11:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (18 min, 10% → 65%)
-
Stop 12:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (21 min, 10% → 70%)
-
Stop 13:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 10% → 64%)
-
Stop 14:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (18 min, 10% → 65%)
-
Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 16:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (13 min, 13% → 56%)
-
Stop 17:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 18:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (20 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 98-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 95 on this 2296km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 10min vs 4h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons