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Mercedes S Class vs SsangYong Tivoli comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or SsangYong Tivoli?

Mercedes S Class vs SsangYong Tivoli: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient

SsangYong Tivoli

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

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

S Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Tivoli is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,599 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Tivoli with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

Tivoli

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 S Class offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 422 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 470 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 Tivoli is clearly lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 790 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S 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.

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 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 102 - 118 km
Mercedes S Class
SsangYong Tivoli

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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 Tivoli

The SsangYong Tivoli is an unpretentious small crossover that surprises with a roomy, well-finished cabin and an agreeable ride that suits everyday life. It won't win any beauty contests, but it's a smart, economical choice for buyers who value practicality, comfort and a bit of cheeky character.

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Mercedes S Class
SsangYong Tivoli

Costs and Consumption

Price
104,000 - 139,100 £
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
102 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 241 g/km
co2
161 - 191 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
2,165 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Length
-
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Payload
555 - 660 kg
Payload
425 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 585 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 430 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
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