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Dacia Spring vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mercedes EQA?

Dacia Spring vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,389 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQA. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers substantially more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 251 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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Engine and Performance:

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 EQA offers clearly more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers significantly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 253 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes EQA offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 1,045 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQA offers only slightly more boot space – 340 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQA carries markedly more – 425 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring has the upper hand 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.

from £14,500
Spring

Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 - 102 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 225 km
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27 Jul 2026, 18:41:16

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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