2010 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2010 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz B and 2010 Dacia Logan were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Logan. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 245 kg more than 2010 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz B | 2010 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dacia |
| Model | B | Logan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.2 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
