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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or SsangYong Torres?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient

SsangYong Torres

  • markedly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SsangYong Torres is markedly cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers significantly more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 350 km more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

Torres

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 Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 473 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the SsangYong Torres tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 86 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 681 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Torres is moderately lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 257 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers clearly more boot space – 703 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 213 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Torres offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,662 L, about 287 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries barely more – 565 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
Mercedes C Class Wagon
SsangYong Torres

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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
SsangYong Torres

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

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