In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 314 minutes, completing the 2162km route in 21h 42min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 21h 42min (314 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 33min
- Energy: ~353 kWh
- Distance: 2162km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
| Travel time |
21h 42min |
26h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 33min |
5h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (13 min, 12% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Jimmy's Fun Park (14 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Eisentratten (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell (19 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
OMV A1 (34 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (21 min, 41% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (32 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (24 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Holzkirchen Süd (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Mühlbacherhof (40 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 7:
Dul Jug (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (20 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 314-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 2162km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 33min vs 5h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~353 kWh vs ~583 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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