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SsangYong Korando vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Mercedes T Class?

SsangYong Korando vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

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  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes T Class

  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Korando

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes T Class is slightly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,024 £.

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

T Class

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 SsangYong Korando offers markedly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Korando

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is very slightly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes T Class carries clearly more – 630 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 167 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando 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.

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Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 km
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The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Mercedes T Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the SsangYong Korando have?

The SsangYong Korando is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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