In our Sofia to Copenhagen EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 5 minutes, completing the 2050km route in 24h 9min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km 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: 24h 9min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 36min
- Energy: ~343 kWh
- Distance: 2050km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
24h 14min |
24h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 39min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~369 kWh |
~369 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (30 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (16 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Kardausova DC (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 12% → 43%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (27 min, 14% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Humpolec sever (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
hagebaumarkt (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Væggerløsevej (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 5-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2050km 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 36min vs 2h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~343 kWh vs ~379 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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