Mercedes B class 2018 vs Dacia Lodgy 2017
| 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 | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 83 HP more power than Dacia Lodgy, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Dacia Lodgy. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.0 | |
| 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 Lodgy 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 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: | 4.42 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.68 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 8 cm shorter than the Dacia Lodgy, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 207 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 207 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 445 litres | 827 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 2617 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: | 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`896 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| 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 (€): | 16 000 | 10 800 | |
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