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Mercedes G-Class vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or Dacia Spring?

Mercedes G-Class vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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

G-Class

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 92,105 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G-Class. That’s a difference of about 15.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers considerably more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 254 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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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 G-Class offers significantly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 1,027 Nm more.

G-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes G-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more boot space – 640 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 332 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries substantially more – 715 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 441 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is decisively 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.

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
Mercedes G-Class
Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes G-Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Dacia Spring

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 G-Class
Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption

Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
274 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Dacia
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