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Mercedes S-Class vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or SsangYong Torres?

Mercedes S-Class vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
  • visibly 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:

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

SsangYong Torres is substantially cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers significantly more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 344 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 428 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 511 Nm more.

S-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 Torres is substantially lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 667 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers visibly more boot space – 703 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 173 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries somewhat more – 660 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 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.

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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 Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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SsangYong Torres

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 - 207 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 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
-
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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