In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 49 minutes, completing the 2928km route in 32h 21min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron's 432km 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 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 32h 21min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 4h 21min
- Energy: ~483 kWh
- Distance: 2928km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
| Travel time |
33h 10min |
32h 21min |
| Charging time: |
4h 20min |
4h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~534 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 20% → 52%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (16 min, 14% → 56%)
-
Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (24 min, 10% → 66%)
-
Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (14 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (23 min, 10% → 65%)
-
Stop 9:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 10:
Tesina Sud (15 min, 14% → 48%)
-
Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 12:
Dul Jug (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 13:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (16 min, 11% → 55%)
-
Stop 14:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 39%)
-
Stop 15:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 16:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 62%)
-
Stop 17:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (29 min, 26% → 92%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (23 min, 10% → 63%)
-
Stop 3:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (22 min, 10% → 62%)
-
Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (36 min, 10% → 92%)
-
Stop 6:
Monte Alto Sud (25 min, 10% → 70%)
-
Stop 7:
Conad (20 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 8:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (37 min, 10% → 94%)
-
Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 35%)
-
Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 49-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 2928km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~483 kWh vs ~522 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons