In our Munich to Nice EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 1 minutes, completing the 803km route in 8h 45min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 1 minutes on this route.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 8h 45min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~134 kWh
- Distance: 803km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
8h 46min |
8h 45min |
| Charging time: |
38min |
39min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~145 kWh |
~145 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Raststätte Viamala, Thusis (15 min, 24% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Ewiva Dorno Ovest, Dorno (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Rinovo Nord, Andora (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Nice
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Apfelwuhr Süd, Zizers (13 min, 39% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Ewiva Dorno Ovest, Dorno (26 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Nice
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 1-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 803km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~134 kWh vs ~180 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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