In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 74 minutes, completing the 1292km route in 13h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 74 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km 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 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 13h 21min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~216 kWh
- Distance: 1292km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 21min |
14h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (15 min, 29% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 74-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1292km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~216 kWh vs ~243 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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