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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or SsangYong Korando?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SsangYong Korando

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

CLE Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Korando is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,781 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando offers clearly more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 226 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

Korando

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: SsangYong Korando offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is substantially lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 658 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers substantially more boot space – 551 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries moderately more – 463 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is barely ahead 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 £59,800
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 113 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
SsangYong Korando

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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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 CLE Coupe
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
405 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
550 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
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