In our Lisbon to Bucharest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Audi e-tron GT by 171 minutes, completing the 3798km route in 45h 50min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,090 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Audi e-tron GT by 171 minutes on this route.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 45h 50min (171 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 7h 16min
- Energy: ~627 kWh
- Distance: 3798km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
| Travel time |
48h 41min |
45h 50min |
| Charging time: |
8h 40min |
7h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~684 kWh |
~674 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY KFC (24 min, 19% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
La Estrella de Qatar Raposa (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Repsol Tankstelle (69 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Super U (22 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Carr d'Enserune (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Parco Giochi (23 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Bettole di Novi Est (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Q8easy (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Nord Est Mall (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Petrol (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 13:
Autobusni kolodvor (30 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 14:
Stop Shop (170 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Turismo (33 min, 18% → 93%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (39 min, 10% → 97%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (37 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Grand Frais (38 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins (30 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Montebello (35 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel da Gigi (29 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Family Mall (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Autobusni kolodvor (28 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Stop Shop (124 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (23 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 171-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 3798km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 7h 16min vs 8h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~627 kWh vs ~849 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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