In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 274 minutes, completing the 2510km route in 33h 32min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 33h 32min (274 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 35min
- Energy: ~414 kWh
- Distance: 2510km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
33h 32min |
38h 6min |
| Charging time: |
3h 35min |
7h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~452 kWh |
~452 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 X 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger (16 min, 52% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Raubonių parkas (50 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
LKW Parkplatz (76 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Głębocka (63 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen Kamienna (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 7:
Moya (63 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (31 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Auchan Korzó (78 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 274-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2510km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 35min vs 7h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~414 kWh vs ~518 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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