In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 39 minutes, completing the 1625km route in 17h 14min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km 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 (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1625km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 14min |
17h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
2h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~293 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 (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
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (12 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (56 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 39-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 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 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~272 kWh vs ~284 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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