Compare performance (158 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (16300 £ vs 23000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Mercedes T-Class?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Dacia Duster has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Mercedes T-Class costs 23000 £. That’s a price difference of around 6690 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Duster manages with 4.70 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Mercedes T-Class with 5.10 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.
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 Dacia Duster has a to a small extent edge – offering 158 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Duster is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 9.40 s, while the Mercedes T-Class takes 11.60 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes T-Class performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes T-Class pulls to a small extent stronger with 270 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Dacia Duster is to a small extent lighter – 1377 kg compared to 1556 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes T-Class offers slight more room – 520 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes T-Class performs decisively better – up to 3600 L, which is about 1991 L more than the Dacia Duster.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes T-Class distinct takes the win – 630 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.
Overall, the Dacia Duster shows itself to be wins solidly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Dacia Duster is a no-nonsense compact SUV that delivers rugged practicality and surprisingly comfortable everyday driving without fuss. It might not win any beauty contests, but its honest design, easy-to-live-with cabin and tough attitude make it a smart pick for buyers who want reliable transport without luxury frills.
detailsThe Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.
details|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
16300 - 24900 £
|
Price
23000 - 30500 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
|
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
107 - 124 g/km
|
co2
135 - 167 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
High Roof Estate
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
|
Curb weight
1556 - 1678 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
|
Trunk capacity
0 - 520 L
|
|
Length
4343 mm
|
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
|
|
Width
1813 mm
|
Width
1859 mm
|
|
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
|
Height
1811 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
|
Max trunk capacity
2127 - 3600 L
|
|
Payload
450 - 453 kg
|
Payload
521 - 630 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
|
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
|
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
|
|
Max Speed
180 km/h
|
Max Speed
164 - 184 km/h
|
|
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
|
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
|
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
|
|
Brand
Dacia
|
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
|
The Dacia Duster is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.