In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 10 minutes, completing the 763km route in 8h 1min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,090 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 10 minutes on this route.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 8h 1min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~127 kWh
- Distance: 763km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
8h 11min |
8h 1min |
| Charging time: |
45min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 57% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (25 min, 11% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 Zemun Park (28 min, 26% → 93%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 763km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~127 kWh vs ~171 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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