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Mercedes SL Class vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or SsangYong Rexton?

Mercedes SL Class vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly 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

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 Rexton is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,570 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Rexton uses 8.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Rexton

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 202 HP. That’s roughly 614 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 Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 979 Nm more.

SL 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.

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is moderately lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers significantly more boot space – 784 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 544 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries clearly more – 770 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 395 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 km
Mercedes SL Class
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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Mercedes SL Class
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
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Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
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Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

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

General

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