In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 9 minutes, completing the 1657km route in 16h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+
- Total time: 16h 57min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1657km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ |
| Travel time |
17h 6min |
16h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 10min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~299 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 (17 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Petrol (16 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Eni (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Osteria De'Giusti (12 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (11 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Badia Nuova Ovest (16 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ achieved a 9-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 1657km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~279 kWh vs ~304 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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