In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 103 minutes, completing the 2160km route in 22h 23min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350
- Total time: 22h 23min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~390 kWh
- Distance: 2160km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 23min |
24h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 21% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (16 min, 19% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Verdistraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (30 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
OMV A1 (43 min, 10% → 90%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 35% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (17 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Gruibingen Süd (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 achieved a 103-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2160km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 16min vs 3h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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