In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 166 minutes, completing the 2503km route in 32h 1min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ needs only 8 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+
- Total time: 32h 1min (166 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~421 kWh
- Distance: 2503km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
32h 1min |
34h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 55min |
4h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~453 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (12 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (13 min, 33% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (18 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (25 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 16% → 65%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 49% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
KFC (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Circle K Purvciems (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ achieved a 166-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2503km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 4h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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