In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 31 minutes, completing the 1668km route in 19h 0min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+'s 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 19h 0min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~275 kWh
- Distance: 1668km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
| Travel time |
19h 31min |
19h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
2h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (16 min, 14% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (17 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 9:
Route 80 (10 min, 17% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 2:
Tesina Sud (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (29 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 31-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 1668km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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