In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 21 minutes, completing the 1625km route in 17h 14min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 17h 14min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1625km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
17h 35min |
17h 14min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
1h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~293 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 20% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (45 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (30 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 21-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1625km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~272 kWh vs ~301 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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