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BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Mercedes Marco Polo?

BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • significantly more power

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD ETP3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,865 £.

Marco Polo

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 Marco Polo offers significantly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is clearly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes Marco Polo offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BYD ETP3 is substantially lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 810 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 1,130 L more than the BYD ETP3.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries somewhat more – 780 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Marco Polo shows a few small advantages 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 £57,500
Marco Polo

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
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The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
180 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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