In our Warsaw to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 149 minutes, completing the 1624km route in 16h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250
- Total time: 16h 58min (149 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
16h 58min |
19h 27min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~263 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Kamienna (10 min, 36% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
AquaCity (64 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Alacska pihenőhely északi (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan Korzó (78 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 achieved a 149-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1624km 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 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~335 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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