Virtual Electric Car Racing

BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Mercedes-Benz EQA 250: Bucharest to Zagreb

Which EV is faster on the 989km route? <strong>Mercedes-Benz EQA 250</strong> wins by 17 minutes with 2 charging stops.

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.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Zagreb → Bucharest
Winner

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250

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

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route

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:

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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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