In our Warsaw to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 58 minutes, completing the 1455km route in 16h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 16h 58min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~243 kWh
- Distance: 1455km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
17h 56min |
16h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco Teplická cesta (29 min, 21% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (45 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- 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 58-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1455km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~243 kWh vs ~269 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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