In our Bern to Bucharest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 91 minutes, completing the 1884km route in 21h 9min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 91 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 21h 9min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1884km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 9min |
22h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~339 kWh |
~339 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (43 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
solarcap Ladepark (42 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (49 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (39 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 91-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1884km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~315 kWh vs ~354 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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