In our Prague to Bern EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 2 minutes, completing the 767km route in 8h 1min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
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 1min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~128 kWh
- Distance: 767km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
8h 3min |
8h 1min |
| Charging time: |
34min |
35min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~138 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 20% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Sindelfinger Wald (10 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Oberpfälzer Alb Nord (14 min, 44% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Empfinger Hof (21 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 2-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 767km 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 (~128 kWh vs ~142 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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