In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 133 minutes, completing the 2159km route in 23h 7min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 133 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 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 23h 7min (133 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2159km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 7min |
25h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
4h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~389 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% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Eisentratten (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (27 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (25 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (36 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Schlosshotel Lacknerhof (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
eni Tankstelle Verdistraße (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (25 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (55 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (19 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 133-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2159km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 4h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~361 kWh vs ~406 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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