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Mercedes S-Class vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or SsangYong Rexton?

Mercedes S-Class vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

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

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Rexton is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,885 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

Rexton

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 433 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Rexton is only slightly lighter – 2,145 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers noticeably more boot space – 784 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries somewhat more – 770 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-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 £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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SsangYong Rexton

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Ssang Yong Rexton is better than the Land Cruiser

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Mercedes S-Class
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

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

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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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