In our Sofia to Oslo EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 144 minutes, completing the 2601km route in 29h 29min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+
- Total time: 29h 29min (144 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~438 kWh
- Distance: 2601km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
29h 29min |
31h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
4h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~468 kWh |
~469 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (12 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 16% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (10 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Recharge Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Væggerløsevej (12 min, 18% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 19% → 66%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 49% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Am Kahlberg Ost (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Burger King (14 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Circle K Kongevejen (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Importgatan (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ achieved a 144-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2601km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 4h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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