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SsangYong Korando vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Mercedes B Class?

SsangYong Korando vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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

Korando

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 Korando is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,138 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

B Class

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 B Class offers noticeably more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Korando

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is only slightly lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers a bit more boot space – 551 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries somewhat more – 550 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes B Class comes out modestly 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 £33,100
B Class

Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
SsangYong Korando
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Korando

The 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.

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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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SsangYong Korando
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
133 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
515 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

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