In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 24 minutes, completing the 1289km route in 13h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 13h 21min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~215 kWh
- Distance: 1289km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
13h 45min |
13h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
1h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (16 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (45 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (16 min, 48% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (36 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 24-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1289km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~215 kWh vs ~239 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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