In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 144 minutes, completing the 2111km route in 26h 39min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 43,012 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 144 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+'s 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+
- Total time: 26h 39min (144 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 45min
- Energy: ~349 kWh
- Distance: 2111km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 39min |
29h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 45min |
5h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 76% → 94%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (29 min, 17% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP West (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Połomskiego (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
OC Forum (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (35 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LKW Parkplatz (53 min, 27% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Głębocka (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Kamienna (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Moya (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (56 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (64 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ achieved a 144-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2111km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 45min vs 5h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~349 kWh vs ~397 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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