In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ by 19 minutes, completing the 1293km route in 12h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+'s 611km range doesn't beat the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance's 604km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 12h 33min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~201 kWh
- Distance: 1293km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
| Travel time |
12h 33min |
12h 52min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tópark (15 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Ledi MS (27 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 20% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 19-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ on this 1293km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~201 kWh vs ~229 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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