In our Sofia to Zagreb EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Audi e-tron GT by 18 minutes, completing the 787km route in 8h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,090 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Audi e-tron GT by 18 minutes on this route.
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: 8h 9min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~130 kWh
- Distance: 787km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
| Travel time |
8h 27min |
8h 9min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~141 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 57% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 61% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (34 min, 24% → 98%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 18-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 787km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~130 kWh vs ~176 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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