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Mercedes C Class Sedan vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Sedan or SsangYong Musso?

Mercedes C Class Sedan vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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SsangYong Musso

  • significantly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C Class Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SsangYong Musso is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Sedan costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,620 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Sedan uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

C Class Sedan

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 C Class Sedan offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 478 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Sedan delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.

C Class Sedan

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 C Class Sedan is noticeably lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries significantly more – 1,010 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 440 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Sedan stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,300
C Class Sedan

Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
Mercedes C Class Sedan
SsangYong Musso

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Mercedes C Class Sedan

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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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 C Class Sedan
SsangYong Musso

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

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