In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 37 minutes, completing the 759km route in 8h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 8h 1min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~127 kWh
- Distance: 759km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 1min |
8h 38min |
| Charging time: |
38min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~140 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
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 Zemun Park (35 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Kecskemét északi (10 min, 34% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 37-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 759km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 1h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~127 kWh vs ~133 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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