In our Brussels to Bern EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Audi e-tron GT by 2 minutes, completing the 635km route in 6h 50min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,090 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Audi e-tron GT by 2 minutes on this route.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 6h 50min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 24min
- Energy: ~105 kWh
- Distance: 635km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
| Travel time |
6h 52min |
6h 50min |
| Charging time: |
21min |
24min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~114 kWh |
~114 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Garage du Stade (11 min, 14% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (24 min, 19% → 77%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 2-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 635km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~105 kWh vs ~142 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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