In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 109 minutes, completing the 2109km route in 24h 46min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+
- Total time: 24h 46min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~355 kWh
- Distance: 2109km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 46min |
26h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
3h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~380 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:
Tesco (13 min, 33% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (18 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (25 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (22 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ achieved a 109-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2109km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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