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Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Fiat Ducato vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat Ducato is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,162 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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 Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Marco Polo offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Ducato is a bit lighter – 2,125 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,370 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Ducato holds a narrow 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 £34,300
Ducato

Fiat Ducato

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Fiat Ducato
Mercedes Marco Polo

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Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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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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Fiat Ducato
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 43,900 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
198 - 217 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
3
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,125 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
650 - 2,020 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
120 - 140 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
320 - 350 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 103 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
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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