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Dacia Spring vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Dacia Spring vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Dacia Spring

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • substantially more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Dacia Spring is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,000 £.

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 Mercedes Marco Polo offers substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 363 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more boot space – 670 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 362 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 376 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring 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 £14,500
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Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 - 102 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 225 km
Dacia Spring
Mercedes Marco Polo

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Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring is an unpretentious city electric that strips EV ownership down to the essentials, offering clean, fuss-free transport for daily urban life. It won't impress luxury-seekers, but its cheerful practicality and rock-bottom running costs make it a clever, no-nonsense choice for anyone who wants electric mobility without the drama.

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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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Dacia Spring
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
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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
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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