In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 31 minutes, completing the 787km route in 9h 10min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 31 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+'s 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 9h 10min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~130 kWh
- Distance: 787km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 10min |
9h 41min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Athen (26 min, 19% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Atalanti Süd (14 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Lagkada (19 min, 39% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
SEA Almyrou Nótos (63 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 31-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 787km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~130 kWh vs ~148 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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