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Mercedes B Class vs SsangYong Korando - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (238 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (33100 £ vs 27000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or SsangYong Korando?

Mercedes B Class

5 (4 Reviews)
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SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SsangYong Korando has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £, while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 6138 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.50 L. The difference is about 5 L per 100 km.

As for range, the SsangYong Korando performs significantly better – achieving up to 339 km, about 256 km more than the Mercedes B Class.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes B Class has a noticeable edge – offering 238 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the SsangYong Korando tops out at 191 km/h. The difference is around 59 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes B Class pulls a bit stronger with 450 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mercedes B Class is slight lighter – 1405 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers somewhat more room – 551 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs a bit better – up to 1540 L, which is about 292 L more than the SsangYong Korando.

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

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes B Class proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes B Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £33,100
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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
  • Electric Range : 83 km
Mercedes B Class
SsangYong Korando

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Mercedes B Class

5 (4 Reviews)
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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

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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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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SsangYong Korando
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Costs and Consumption

Price
33100 - 52500 £
Price
27000 - 42000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.80 kWh
Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 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
1405 - 1745 kg
Curb weight
1517 - 1840 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
4419 mm
Length
4450 - 4465 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1870 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1620 - 1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Max trunk capacity
1248 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
8.40 s
Max Speed
200 - 250 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
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1497 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes B Class have?

The Mercedes B Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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