In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 53 minutes, completing the 1805km route in 26h 23min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,090 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 53 minutes on this route.
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: 26h 23min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1805km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
27h 16min |
26h 23min |
| Charging time: |
3h 10min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~359 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Jono Dailidės (23 min, 20% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Zajazd Orchidea (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Pogodna (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (71 min, 12% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Sucedava (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Jono Dailidės (21 min, 27% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (32 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Witolda (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Južná trieda (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Oradea Shopping City (31 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (25 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 53-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 1805km 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 32min vs 3h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~302 kWh vs ~404 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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