In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 130 minutes, completing the 2160km route in 23h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 23h 30min (130 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 46min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2160km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 30min |
25h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 46min |
4h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (13 min, 36% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (30 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (23 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Hietzinger Kai (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (29 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (29 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (14 min, 19% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (31 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (43 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Steinhäusl (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 5:
Parkplatz Margaretengürtel (49 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (47 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (51 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (43 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 130-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2160km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 46min vs 4h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~361 kWh vs ~446 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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