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BMW X7 vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Mercedes Marco Polo?

BMW X7 vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

BMW X7

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Marco Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Marco Polo

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 BMW X7 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 293 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Marco Polo is barely lighter – 2,450 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers slightly more boot space – 750 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries somewhat more – 760 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X7 is clearly superior 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 £91,300
X7

BMW X7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 352 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8 - 12.1 L/100km
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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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Mercedes Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BMW X7?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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