Dacia Lodgy 2017 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Lodgy engine produces 32 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Dacia Lodgy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Dacia Lodgy 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 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
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 |
2617 litres | 1540 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 1077 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 (kg): | 1`870 | 1`960 | |
| 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 (€): | 9600 | 15 800 | |
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