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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or SsangYong Musso?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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SsangYong Musso

  • slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class Saloon

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.

SsangYong Musso is slightly cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,016 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

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 A Class Saloon offers visibly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the SsangYong Musso tops out at 187 km/h. The difference is around 63 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers moderately more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries substantially more – 1,010 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 520 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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.

from £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
Mercedes A Class Saloon
SsangYong Musso

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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SsangYong Musso

The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
SsangYong Musso

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
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