In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 3 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 18h 33min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 18h 33min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~280 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
18h 36min |
18h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (14 min, 27% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (16 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (10 min, 29% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
OMV (22 min, 21% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (31 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (17 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~280 kWh vs ~310 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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