In our Bucharest to Sofia EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ by 11 minutes, completing the 347km route in 5h 8min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+'s 424km range doesn't beat the Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 5h 8min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~64 kWh
- Distance: 347km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ |
| Travel time |
5h 8min |
5h 19min |
| Charging time: |
0min |
10min |
| Charging stops: |
0 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~62 kWh |
~62 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Penny (10 min, 97% → 100%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 11-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ on this 347km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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