In our Sofia to Vienna EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 23 minutes, completing the 1000km route in 10h 30min. 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 23 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 10h 30min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~167 kWh
- Distance: 1000km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 30min |
10h 53min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~180 kWh |
~181 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
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:
Auchan Korzó (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (20 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 23-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1000km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 58min vs 1h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~167 kWh vs ~188 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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