In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 20 minutes, completing the 2072km route in 21h 49min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km 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 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 21h 49min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 41min
- Energy: ~346 kWh
- Distance: 2072km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 49min |
22h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 41min |
2h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 61% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (29 min, 25% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Donautal Ost (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Haidt Nord (26 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (24 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 20-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 2072km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 41min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~346 kWh vs ~363 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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