In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 12 minutes, completing the 2075km route in 20h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance's 512km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+'s 505km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+
- Total time: 20h 38min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~349 kWh
- Distance: 2075km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ |
| Travel time |
20h 50min |
20h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
1h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (38 min, 15% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (33 min, 13% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 19% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Donautal Ost (13 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Haidt Nord (12 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ achieved a 12-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 2075km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 1h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~349 kWh vs ~381 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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