In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 6 minutes, completing the 2103km route in 24h 56min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
- Total time: 24h 56min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~372 kWh
- Distance: 2103km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
| Travel time |
25h 2min |
24h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (13 min, 15% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (18 min, 27% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 16% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (21 min, 13% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (33 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (17 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ achieved a 6-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 2103km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 1h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~372 kWh vs ~386 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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