In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 95 by 82 minutes, completing the 1920km route in 21h 15min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 21h 15min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 1920km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 |
| Travel time |
21h 15min |
22h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
3h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~346 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Versilia Est (24 min, 13% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Castellaro Nord (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gasparets (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Vila Sana (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (26 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 95 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Badia al Pino Est (13 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Magra Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gasparets (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Zunder Avia (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 82-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 95 on this 1920km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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