In our Bucharest to Zagreb EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 17 minutes, completing the 989km route in 12h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 12h 41min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~165 kWh
- Distance: 989km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
12h 58min |
12h 41min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~178 kWh |
~184 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (34 min, 24% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol A1 Antimovo (24 min, 24% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (38 min, 10% → 98%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 17-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 989km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~165 kWh vs ~170 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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