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Dacia Spring vs Mercedes GLB comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mercedes GLB?

Dacia Spring vs Mercedes GLB: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes GLB

3.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,712 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Mercedes GLB. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers considerably more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 406 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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Engine and Performance:

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 GLB offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 378 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

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 GLB offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 770 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers considerably more boot space – 540 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 232 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLB carries substantially more – 505 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 231 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB is far ahead overall 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.

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GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 431 - 631 km
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Reviews Dacia Spring

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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
485 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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