In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Mini Countryman E beats the MG Marvel R by 23 minutes, completing the 859km route in 8h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The MG Marvel R's 321km range doesn't beat the Mini Countryman E's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mini Countryman E needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mini Countryman E
- Total time: 8h 57min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~174 kWh
- Distance: 859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG Marvel R |
Mini Countryman E |
| Travel time |
9h 20min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG Marvel R Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 14% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Burger King Kutnohorská (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Mini Countryman E Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 25% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Burger King Kutnohorská (11 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Mini Countryman E Won
The Mini Countryman E achieved a 23-minute advantage over MG Marvel R on this 859km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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