In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 82 minutes, completing the 2071km route in 22h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 82 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 22h 9min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~342 kWh
- Distance: 2071km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 9min |
23h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
3h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~375 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 (32 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (25 min, 10% → 70%)
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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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Im Birkengrund (22 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Total Tankstelle (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Kulturhaus Römerfeld (32 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Novska Jug (38 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 82-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2071km 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 49min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~342 kWh vs ~390 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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