Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse (1997 – 2001) vs KGM Korando (1997 – 2007): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 9.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 171 km/h. The KGM Korando uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,740 kg against 1,830 kg. At 4,587 mm, the Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse is 256 mm longer than the KGM Korando.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
M-Klasse
1997 – 2001
|
KGM
Korando
1997 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1997 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 272 hp | 80 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 400 Nm | 150 – 306 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 12.3 s | 9.8 – 25.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 130 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 13.5 L/100 km | 8.3 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,587 mm | 4,331 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,821 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,830 – 2,105 kg | 1,740 – 1,840 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.