In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 161 minutes, completing the 2927km route in 30h 25min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+
- Total time: 30h 25min (161 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 11min
- Energy: ~493 kWh
- Distance: 2927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 25min |
33h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 11min |
4h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~527 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 (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
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ achieved a 161-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 11min vs 4h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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