2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2011 Dacia Duster were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1568 kg more than 2011 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2011 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2011 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Dacia |
| Model | Sprinter | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2768 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6939 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4326 mm | 2673 mm |
