In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 180 minutes, completing the 2926km route in 32h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 180 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km 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 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 32h 20min (180 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 4h 8min
- Energy: ~489 kWh
- Distance: 2926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
32h 20min |
35h 20min |
| Charging time: |
4h 8min |
6h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~529 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 61% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (29 min, 25% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (29 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Fratta Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (33 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (29 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Parque de la Concordia (10 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Conad (33 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (47 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 14:
Restaurante El Navarro (55 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 180-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 8min vs 6h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~489 kWh vs ~550 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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