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Mercedes G Class vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G Class or SsangYong Musso?

Mercedes G Class vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Mercedes G Class

  • significantly more power
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SsangYong Musso

  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Musso is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77,885 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Musso uses 8.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

G Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G Class offers significantly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 403 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 764 Nm more.

G Class

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, SsangYong Musso is clearly lighter – 2,045 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries noticeably more – 1,010 kg compared to 715 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G Class is far ahead overall 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 £106,600
G Class

Mercedes G Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 km
Mercedes G Class
SsangYong Musso

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Mercedes G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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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 G Class
SsangYong Musso

Costs and Consumption

Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
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