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Dacia Spring vs Mercedes S Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (100 HP vs 802 HP), boot space and price (14500 £ vs 97200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mercedes S Class?

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Mercedes S Class

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Dacia Spring has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14500 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82685 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring performs decisively better – achieving up to 225 km, about 108 km more than the Mercedes S Class.

S Class

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 S Class has a decisively edge – offering 802 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 702 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.60 s. That’s about 6.30 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls decisively stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 1293 Nm difference.

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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 S Class offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1070 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 1000 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers decisively more room – 550 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 242 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class convincingly takes the win – 730 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 456 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is clearly superior 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.

Dacia Spring
Mercedes S Class

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Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 70 - 100 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.4 - 12.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 221 - 225 km

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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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.

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Mercedes S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Dacia Spring
Mercedes S Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
14500 - 16900 £
Price
97200 - 204400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
52 - 301 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1070 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Length
-
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Width
1583 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Height
-
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
420 - 730 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Dacia Spring?

The Dacia Spring is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.