In our Zagreb to Sofia EV duel, the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 11 minutes, completing the 792km route in 8h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 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: 8h 20min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~131 kWh
- Distance: 792km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 20min |
8h 31min |
| Charging time: |
43min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~143 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 12% → 34%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (33 min, 24% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tifon Slavonska (10 min, 97% → 98%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Won
The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ achieved a 11-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 792km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~131 kWh vs ~164 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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