In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 119 minutes, completing the 2161km route in 23h 9min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 23h 9min (119 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2161km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
MG MG4 64kWh |
| Travel time |
23h 9min |
25h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
4h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (15 min, 38% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle Verdistraße (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (33 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (11 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Gruibingen Süd (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Jimmy's Fun Park (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
DINZLER Kaffeerösterei (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
BP Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel Mühlbacherhof (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Odmorište Novska Jug (31 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (43 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 119-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2161km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 4h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~361 kWh vs ~366 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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