In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 1 minutes, completing the 3511km route in 36h 4min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance's 512km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+'s 505km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+
- Total time: 36h 4min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~591 kWh
- Distance: 3511km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ |
| Travel time |
36h 5min |
36h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~632 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Roadhouse (12 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (11 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Area El Canto (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (10 min, 17% → 60%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (33 min, 13% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Sever (12 min, 27% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Roadhouse (11 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (10 min, 46% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Chemie de Maquens (16 min, 11% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Hastingues Nord (19 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 10:
Area El Canto (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (10 min, 22% → 68%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ achieved a 1-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 3511km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~591 kWh vs ~645 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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