In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 159 minutes, completing the 1992km route in 26h 23min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 159 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.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 26h 23min (159 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~333 kWh
- Distance: 1992km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 23min |
29h 2min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
5h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~359 kWh |
~327 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LKW Parkplatz (10 min, 27% → 35%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (86 min, 16% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Pogodna (50 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (66 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Maysternya Smaku (45 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Rompetrol (60 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 159-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1992km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 5h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~333 kWh vs ~375 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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