In our Vienna to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 41 minutes, completing the 1008km route in 10h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,030 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 41 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+'s 424km 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 32min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~166 kWh
- Distance: 1008km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 32min |
11h 13min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~182 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (26 min, 37% → 95%)
-
Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Auchan Korzó (51 min, 31% → 76%)
-
Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 41-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1008km 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 1h 5min vs 1h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~166 kWh vs ~190 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons