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Dacia Sandero vs Mercedes E Class – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Dacia Sandero meets Mercedes E Class.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Sandero has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 10700 £, while the Mercedes E Class costs 50500 £. That’s a price difference of around 39785 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

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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 E Class has a convincingly edge – offering 585 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 475 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 6 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes E Class performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class pulls significantly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Dacia Sandero is decisively lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 721 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers clearly perceptible more room – 540 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class noticeable takes the win – 640 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 204 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes E Class shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

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Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
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Dacia Sandero

The Dacia Sandero is the everyman's hatchback — unpretentious, practical and brilliantly affordable, with sensible space and straightforward charm where it matters most. It won't wow in the premium lane, but for buyers who want honest, dependable transport without showroom theatrics, the Sandero is a clever, no‑nonsense pick that keeps running costs low and grin levels high.

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
10700 - 16700 £
Price
50500 - 119700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
co2
105 - 140 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
Trunk capacity
328 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4088 - 4099 mm
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1499 - 1535 mm
Height
1468 - 1480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1108 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
404 - 436 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
67 - 110 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
95 - 200 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
49 - 81 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the Dacia Sandero?

The Dacia Sandero is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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