In our Bucharest to Vilnius EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 71 minutes, completing the 1468km route in 23h 57min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 71 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.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 23h 57min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~242 kWh
- Distance: 1468km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 57min |
25h 8min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
3h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~264 kWh |
~264 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (18 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
LuxWash & LuxMarket (43 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Kolejowa (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 4:
Fikoland (10 min, 19% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka (36 min, 15% → 96%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pensiunea Cristeşti (36 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
LuxWash & LuxMarket (37 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Bugaivka (70 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Belorusneft Tankstelle #92 (91 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 71-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1468km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 3h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~242 kWh vs ~276 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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