In our Vilnius to Bucharest EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 82 minutes, completing the 1458km route in 22h 59min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,090 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 82 minutes on this route.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 22h 59min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 5min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1458km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
24h 21min |
22h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
2h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Belorusneft Tankstelle 31 (10 min, 46% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (37 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Bugaivka (70 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Maysternya Smaku (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Sucedava (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka (25 min, 14% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Bugaivka (48 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Sucedava (34 min, 10% → 92%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 82-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 1458km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 5min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~244 kWh vs ~326 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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