In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 12 minutes, completing the 2928km route in 30h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+
- Total time: 30h 25min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 11min
- Energy: ~493 kWh
- Distance: 2928km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ |
| Travel time |
30h 37min |
30h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 10min |
2h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~527 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:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 28% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (13 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (18 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (14 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 13% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ achieved a 12-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 2928km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~493 kWh vs ~538 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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