In our Bern to Riga EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 18 minutes, completing the 1956km route in 23h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 23h 26min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 46min
- Energy: ~323 kWh
- Distance: 1956km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
| Travel time |
23h 44min |
23h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
2h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~352 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hohenlohe Süd (12 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Hecht Einrichtungen (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
TotalEnergies Autohof (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rogoziniec (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Karczma Rzym (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (52 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K (24 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Riga
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned (10 min, 12% → 34%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (13 min, 22% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Frankenwald Ost (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
TotalEnergies Autohof (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rogoziniec (30 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (36 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K (21 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Girelė (12 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 18-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1956km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 46min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~323 kWh vs ~362 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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