Compare performance (102 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mercedes E-Class Estate?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 Spring is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,147 £.
As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 116 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 483 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 613 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Mercedes E-Class Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 830 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers significantly more boot space – 615 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 307 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries clearly more – 645 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 371 kg.
The Mercedes E-Class Estate is narrowly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Dacia Spring is an unpretentious city electric that strips EV ownership down to the essentials, offering clean, fuss-free transport for daily urban life. It won't impress luxury-seekers, but its cheerful practicality and rock-bottom running costs make it a clever, no-nonsense choice for anyone who wants electric mobility without the drama.
detailsThe E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.
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Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
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Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,070 kg
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Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
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Trunk capacity
308 L
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
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Width
1,880 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
274 kg
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
70 - 102 HP
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
137 Nm
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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