In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 8 minutes, completing the 2158km route in 21h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+
- Total time: 21h 54min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 33min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2158km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ |
| Travel time |
22h 2min |
21h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 33min |
1h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~389 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 (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Eisentratten (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
REWE Nymphenburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (10 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Keskastel Est (12 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (14 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Eisentratten (11 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
REWE Nymphenburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's Adolf-Seebacher-Straße (14 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (11 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ achieved a 8-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 2158km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~363 kWh vs ~396 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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