In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 194 minutes, completing the 3513km route in 36h 4min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ needs only 12 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+
- Total time: 36h 4min (194 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~591 kWh
- Distance: 3513km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
36h 4min |
39h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
5h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~633 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (22 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (19 min, 13% → 66%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Super-U (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 20:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 21:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 23:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ achieved a 194-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3513km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 5h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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