Dacia Duster vs Mercedes A-Class – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Duster has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Mercedes A-Class costs 32300 £. That’s a price difference of around 15985 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 5 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A-Class has a convincingly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.90 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A-Class pulls clearly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Dacia Duster is hardly perceptible lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1440 kg. The difference is around 89 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers distinct more room – 517 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1609 L, which is about 419 L more than the Mercedes A-Class.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes A-Class somewhat takes the win – 485 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes A-Class shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.