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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
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Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 km
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Electric Range
339 km
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
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Trunk capacity
551 L
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Length
4,419 mm
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
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Width
1,796 mm
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Width
1,870 mm
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Height
1,562 mm
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
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Payload
505 - 550 kg
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Payload
410 - 463 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 238 HP
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Power HP
163 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
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Max Speed
223 km/h
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 175 kW
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Power kW
120 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
SsangYong
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