Mercedes B class 2012 vs Dacia Dokker 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 46 HP more power than Dacia Dokker, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Dacia Dokker. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Dokker is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Dokker, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Dokker. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.81 m | |
| Mercedes B class and Dacia Dokker are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 800 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 3000 litres | |
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Dacia Dokker has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 312 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Dokker. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Dokker (by 1453 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dacia Dokker. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Dokker has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4400 | |
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