Compare performance (110 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (10700 £ vs 50300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Sandero or Mercedes GLC?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Dacia Sandero has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 10700 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39622 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Dacia Sandero with 5.30 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC has a clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 570 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Dacia Sandero takes 10 s. That’s about 6.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs evident better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Dacia Sandero tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 92 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls decisively stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 820 Nm difference.
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, Dacia Sandero is convincingly lighter – 1089 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 821 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers significantly more room – 620 L compared to 328 L. That’s a difference of about 292 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1740 L, which is about 632 L more than the Dacia Sandero.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC distinct takes the win – 600 kg compared to 436 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 kg.
The Mercedes GLC proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes GLC is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
10700 - 16700 £
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Price
50300 - 126600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 7.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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co2
105 - 140 g/km
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co2
0 - 225 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1089 - 1209 kg
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Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
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Trunk capacity
328 L
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
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Length
4088 - 4099 mm
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Length
4716 - 4845 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1890 - 1913 mm
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Height
1499 - 1535 mm
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Height
1603 - 1647 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1108 L
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Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
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Payload
404 - 436 kg
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Payload
475 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, LPG
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
67 - 110 HP
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 - 16.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
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Max Speed
158 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
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Torque
95 - 200 Nm
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Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
49 - 81 kW
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Dacia Sandero is available as Front-Wheel Drive.