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Citroen Holidays vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Holidays or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Citroen Holidays vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Citroen Holidays

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 Holidays is visibly cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Citroen Holidays with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is noticeably faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Citroen Holidays tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Holidays is barely lighter – 2,235 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Holidays carries clearly more – 865 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Marco Polo comes out modestly ahead 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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Citroen Holidays

The Citroën Holidays wraps the brand's cheerful French charm into a holiday-ready package, with cosy, flexible interiors and styling that makes every errand feel like the start of a mini break. It won't thrill the petrolhead, but as a clever, easygoing companion for family getaways and weekend escapes it delivers exactly what most buyers want: comfort, personality and a mischievous sense of fun.

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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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Citroen Holidays
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
208 - 211 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
4,981 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,990 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
865 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 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
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Citroen Holidays have?

The Citroen Holidays is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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