In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 68 minutes, completing the 1615km route in 17h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+'s 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+
- Total time: 17h 21min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1615km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 21min |
18h 29min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
2h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~291 kWh |
~293 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 14% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (30 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Humpolec sever (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
EVSELECT (27 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 68-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1615km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 2h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~267 kWh vs ~334 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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