Compare performance (237 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or SsangYong Korando?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
SsangYong Korando is visibly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,339 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Korando is considerably more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 9.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers barely more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 31 km more than the SsangYong Korando.
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 Vito Bus offers slightly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Korando is clearly faster – reaching 191 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is clearly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 506 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers significantly more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 839 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,990 L, about 3,742 L more than the SsangYong Korando.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries substantially more – 1,077 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 614 kg.
The Mercedes Vito Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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.
The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.
detailsThe SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Electric Range
339 km
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
8
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
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Trunk capacity
551 L
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,870 mm
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Height
1,890 mm
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
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Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
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Payload
410 - 463 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Power HP
163 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Power kW
120 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
SsangYong
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