In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 103 minutes, completing the 2071km route in 20h 53min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ needs only 7 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
- Total time: 20h 53min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 50min
- Energy: ~366 kWh
- Distance: 2071km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 53min |
22h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
3h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 70% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Turmöl Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Haidt Nord (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (16 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (22 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Königsforst Ost (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ achieved a 103-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2071km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 50min vs 3h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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