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Dacia Spring vs Mercedes EQB comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 292 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 EQB?

Dacia Spring vs Mercedes EQB: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes EQB

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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

Spring

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 Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mercedes EQB costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,384 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQB. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQB offers substantially more range – reaching up to 535 km, about 310 km more than the Dacia Spring.

EQB

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 EQB offers substantially more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQB is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQB delivers substantially more torque with 520 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 383 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,105 kg. The difference is around 1,035 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQB offers noticeably more boot space – 495 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQB carries visibly more – 435 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQB holds a decisive overall lead 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 £45,900
EQB

Mercedes EQB

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 292 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 468 - 535 km
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Reviews Dacia Spring

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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

Best car for value

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4 Dec 2025, 21:05:57

A bit boring and no longer up-to-date with its slow charging speed...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
45,900 - 58,900 £
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
15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
468 - 535 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,105 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
-
Length
4,684 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
1,654 - 1,689 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,710 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
435 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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