In our Bern to Bucharest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 9 minutes, completing the 1889km route in 21h 9min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 21h 9min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 1889km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
21h 18min |
21h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
2h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~340 kWh |
~339 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Total Autohof (11 min, 18% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Konditorei und Bäckerei Eicher Gewerbepark Ost (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Hofer (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (15 min, 46% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
JET Tankstelle (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Margaretengürtel (25 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (29 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (29 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 9-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1889km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~316 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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