Dacia Lodgy 2017 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Lodgy engine produces 74 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Dacia Lodgy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Lodgy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes B class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Dacia Lodgy 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Lodgy 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.56 m | |
| Dacia Lodgy is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Lodgy is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 207 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 207 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 827 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2617 litres | 1530 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dacia Lodgy has more luggage space (by 382 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Lodgy (by 1087 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`958 kg | 2`080 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`379 kg | 1`545 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 579 kg | 535 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Lodgy has serious deffects in 395 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 16 000 | |
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