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Mercedes B Class vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (238 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or SsangYong Korando?

Mercedes B Class vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

B 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.

SsangYong Korando is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,138 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando offers considerably more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 256 km more than the Mercedes B Class.

Korando

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 B Class offers visibly more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes B Class is slightly faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the SsangYong Korando tops out at 191 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class delivers moderately more torque with 450 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

B Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is barely lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers slightly more boot space – 551 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,440 L, about 192 L more than the SsangYong Korando.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries a bit more – 550 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes B Class 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.

from £33,100
B Class

Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 km
Mercedes B Class
SsangYong Korando

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Mercedes B Class
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
4,419 mm
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
223 km/h
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
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