In our Sofia to Vilnius EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 35 minutes, completing the 1946km route in 23h 15min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron's 432km 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 23h 15min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~325 kWh
- Distance: 1946km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
23h 50min |
23h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 2min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~350 kWh |
~350 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (34 min, 12% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Hampton by Hilton Warsaw Mokotow (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (30 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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%)
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Stop 3:
Star Point (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (30 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
Lakeside (25 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rudniki Południe (22 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 35-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 1946km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 26min vs 3h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~325 kWh vs ~347 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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