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Mercedes GLS vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or SsangYong Musso?

Mercedes GLS vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

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  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
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SsangYong Musso

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 Musso is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,957 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLS uses 7.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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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 GLS offers substantially more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Musso is clearly lighter – 2,045 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries a bit more – 1,010 kg compared to 820 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Musso is narrowly 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.

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SsangYong Musso

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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