In our Riga to Brussels EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 117 minutes, completing the 1789km route in 21h 6min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 21h 6min (117 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 24min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 6min |
23h 3min |
| Charging time: |
2h 24min |
3h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~322 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (30 min, 46% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (29 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz (10 min, 62% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (69 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Żnin Zachód (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger City Park Hotel & Residence (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (20 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Wiesenau (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Giesenheide (26 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 117-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 24min vs 3h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~299 kWh vs ~369 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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