In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 41 minutes, completing the 1292km route in 13h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km 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 (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~216 kWh
- Distance: 1292km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 21min |
14h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
2h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 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
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 18% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (56 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 41-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 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 2h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~216 kWh vs ~226 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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