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Mercedes SL Class vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or SsangYong Torres?

Mercedes SL Class vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SsangYong Torres is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,856 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Torres uses 7.9 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers significantly more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 450 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

Torres

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 considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 609 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 1,081 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 Torres offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Torres is visibly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 312 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries noticeably more – 552 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres is clearly superior overall 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 £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 462 km
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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 Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Mercedes SL Class
SsangYong Torres

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
12 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
0 - 207 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
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
-
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, 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
381 - 816 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
480 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 - 600 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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