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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
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Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 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
113 km
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Electric Range
339 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
49 g/km
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,175 kg
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
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Trunk capacity
290 L
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Trunk capacity
551 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
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Width
1,861 mm
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Width
1,870 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
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Payload
405 kg
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Payload
410 - 463 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
313 HP
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Power HP
163 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
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Torque
550 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
230 kW
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Power kW
120 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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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