In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 98 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 17h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 98 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 17h 37min (98 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 5min
- Energy: ~280 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 37min |
19h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 5min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~300 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 (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
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 (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
IP (36 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 98-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 5min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~280 kWh vs ~315 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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