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SsangYong Tivoli vs Mercedes V Class comparison

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

SsangYong Tivoli vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

SsangYong Tivoli

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tivoli

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 significantly 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 marginally more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

V Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes V Class offers noticeably 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 clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Tivoli

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

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

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

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the SsangYong Tivoli?

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

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