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Mercedes SL Class vs SsangYong Tivoli comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or SsangYong Tivoli?

Mercedes SL Class vs SsangYong Tivoli: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • substantially more power
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SsangYong Tivoli

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Tivoli is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 91,284 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Tivoli uses 7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 653 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 1,140 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Tivoli is visibly lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Tivoli offers significantly more boot space – 720 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 480 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Tivoli carries a bit more – 455 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Tivoli 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.

from £21,400
Tivoli

SsangYong Tivoli

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 8.3 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 Tivoli

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
161 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Length
-
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
425 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, 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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