In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 18 minutes, completing the 2059km route in 24h 15min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,090 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 18 minutes on this route.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 24h 15min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 41min
- Energy: ~344 kWh
- Distance: 2059km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
24h 33min |
24h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 0min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~371 kWh |
~370 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 65% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY TotalEnergies Autohof (17 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (53 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (28 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 68% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY TotalEnergies Autohof (13 min, 29% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Bělčice (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (31 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (36 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 18-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 2059km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 41min vs 3h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~344 kWh vs ~460 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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