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Mercedes SL Class vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or SsangYong Korando?

Mercedes SL Class vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SsangYong Korando

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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SsangYong Korando is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,713 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Korando uses 7.5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Korando offers considerably more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 327 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Korando

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 SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 626 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 1,060 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: SsangYong Korando offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is moderately lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers considerably more boot space – 551 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 311 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries slightly more – 463 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando is decisively 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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Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
Mercedes SL Class
SsangYong Korando

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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Mercedes SL Class
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
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