In our Sofia to Vienna EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 10 minutes, completing the 1001km route in 10h 30min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 10h 30min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~167 kWh
- Distance: 1001km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
10h 40min |
10h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~180 kWh |
~180 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 Zemun Park (30 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (15 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (27 min, 14% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (31 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1001km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 58min vs 1h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~167 kWh vs ~185 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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