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Mercedes SL Class vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or SsangYong Musso?

Mercedes SL Class vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • slightly lighter
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SsangYong Musso

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SsangYong Musso is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 83,999 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Musso uses 8.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

SL Class

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 SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 614 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 1,020 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries considerably more – 1,010 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 635 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Musso stands out in the key areas 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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SsangYong Musso

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
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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 Musso

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SsangYong Musso

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

The Mercedes SL Class is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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