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Mercedes V Class vs SsangYong Tivoli comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or SsangYong Tivoli?

Mercedes V Class vs SsangYong Tivoli: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • markedly more power
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SsangYong Tivoli

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,744 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Tivoli uses 7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Tivoli

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 V Class offers markedly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Tivoli is significantly lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 817 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries substantially more – 908 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 453 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Tivoli sits just ahead 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 £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 V Class

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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
161 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Length
-
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
425 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 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 drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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