In our Bratislava to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 8 minutes, completing the 962km route in 10h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 10h 0min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~159 kWh
- Distance: 962km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
| Travel time |
10h 8min |
10h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~173 kWh |
~174 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 49% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 47% → 95%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 8-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 962km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~159 kWh vs ~166 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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