In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 32 minutes, completing the 2071km route in 22h 9min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km 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 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 22h 9min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~342 kWh
- Distance: 2071km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 9min |
22h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
2h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~374 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
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 30% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (12 min, 20% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 32-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 2071km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~342 kWh vs ~362 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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