In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 27 minutes, completing the 1659km route in 17h 37min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km 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 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 17h 37min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 5min
- Energy: ~277 kWh
- Distance: 1659km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
18h 4min |
17h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 5min |
2h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Autogrill Po Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Duino Nord (35 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo (27 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 27-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1659km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~277 kWh vs ~307 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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