In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 38 minutes, completing the 1672km route in 17h 45min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 17h 45min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1672km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
18h 23min |
17h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (16 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (23 min, 15% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Nord Est Mall (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 38-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1672km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~279 kWh vs ~309 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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