In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 94 minutes, completing the 3319km route in 36h 42min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 11 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 36h 42min (94 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 4h 53min
- Energy: ~548 kWh
- Distance: 3319km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
36h 42min |
38h 16min |
| Charging time: |
4h 53min |
5h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~597 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (16 min, 29% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (32 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
TEApont Fehérvár Észak (23 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (28 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Duino Nord (27 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gigean Nord (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (36 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (32 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (43 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 94-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3319km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 53min vs 5h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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