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Mercedes E Class vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or SsangYong Korando?

Mercedes E Class vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

SsangYong Korando

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit lighter
  • barely more trunk space

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

E Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SsangYong Korando is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,499 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando offers considerably more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 223 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

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 E Class offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 395 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

E Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is a bit lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers barely more boot space – 551 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries markedly more – 640 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class 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.

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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Mercedes E Class
SsangYong Korando

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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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 E Class
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
410 - 463 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 - 585 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
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