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Mercedes S Class vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or SsangYong Musso?

Mercedes S Class vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
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SsangYong Musso

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SsangYong Musso is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

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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 S Class offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 433 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

S 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 Musso is marginally lighter – 2,045 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries visibly more – 1,010 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class is clearly superior 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 £104,000
S Class

Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 km
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Mercedes S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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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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SsangYong Musso

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
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Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

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

The Mercedes S Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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