In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 19 minutes, completing the 759km route in 8h 1min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 19 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250's 395km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 8h 1min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~127 kWh
- Distance: 759km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 1min |
8h 20min |
| Charging time: |
38min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~138 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 Zemun Park (28 min, 26% → 93%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (21 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 19-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 759km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~127 kWh vs ~143 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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