In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 243 minutes, completing the 2510km route in 33h 32min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 243 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.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 33h 32min (243 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 35min
- Energy: ~414 kWh
- Distance: 2510km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
33h 32min |
37h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 35min |
6h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~452 kWh |
~453 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 50% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Cafe Baltica (29 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (28 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (29 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
OC Forum (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger (22 min, 54% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Savanorių aikstè (36 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (85 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Głębocka (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen Kamienna (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 6:
Moya (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Auchan Korzó (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 243-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2510km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 35min vs 6h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~414 kWh vs ~472 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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