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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
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Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
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Electric Range
339 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
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Trunk capacity
551 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
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Width
1,915 mm
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Width
1,870 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
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Payload
410 - 463 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Power HP
163 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Power kW
120 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
SsangYong
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