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Citroen C4 vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Citroen C4 vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • markedly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,794 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

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 markedly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen C4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is substantially lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,047 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more boot space – 670 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £20,700
C4

Citroen C4

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 354 - 427 km
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Reviews Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Andrzej
9 Jun 2026, 17:24:58

Super wygodne i ciche i komfortowe auto

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steve
7 Jun 2026, 19:55:21

Super sleek, drives beautifully and is different, second hand price low milage and insurance , its a triple winner for me.

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Mustafa
20 May 2026, 16:06:29

Fiyat performans olarak c4 daha önde görüyorum

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Tomasz
25 Dec 2025, 23:25:28

A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 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
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
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Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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