In our Warsaw to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 61 minutes, completing the 1458km route in 16h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,090 less, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 61 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: 16h 58min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1458km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
17h 59min |
16h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 17% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco Teplická cesta (15 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
OMV smer Beograd (53 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (28 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (14 min, 42% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (33 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (36 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 61-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 0min vs 2h 14min 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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