Virtual Electric Car Racing

BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Mercedes-Benz EQA 250: Riga to Bucharest

Which EV is faster on the 1804km route? <strong>Mercedes-Benz EQA 250</strong> wins by 51 minutes with 6 charging stops.

In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 51 minutes, completing the 1804km route in 26h 23min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW i5 eDrive40's 465km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Bucharest → Riga
Winner

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250

Quick Comparison

Metric BMW i5 eDrive40 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
Travel time 27h 14min 26h 23min
Charging time: 3h 9min 2h 32min
Charging stops: 6 6
Energy used ~325 kWh ~359 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route

Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won

The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 51-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1804km route. Key factors:

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