Mercedes B class 2018 vs Dacia Dokker 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 95 HP more power than Dacia Dokker, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Dacia Dokker. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Dokker might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 Dokker 2016 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 Dokker 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.81 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger, but lower. Mercedes B class is 6 cm longer than the Dacia Dokker, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 800 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 3000 litres | |
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Dacia Dokker has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes B class has 355 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Dokker. This could mean that the Mercedes B class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Dokker (by 1470 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`899 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Dokker has serious deffects in 330 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 7200 | |
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