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Fiat Tipo Wagon vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Wagon or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Fiat Tipo Wagon vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Wagon

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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

Tipo Wagon

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.

Fiat Tipo Wagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Tipo Wagon 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:

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 clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat Tipo Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is very slightly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Fiat Tipo Wagon tops out at 207 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

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

Tipo Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Fiat Tipo Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Tipo Wagon is substantially lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 995 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers somewhat more boot space – 670 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries visibly more – 650 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Tipo Wagon is clearly superior overall 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 £21,000
Tipo Wagon

Fiat Tipo Wagon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Fiat Tipo Wagon
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Tipo Wagon

The Fiat Tipo Estate is a no-nonsense family wagon that focuses on practicality and value, with surprisingly generous load space and comfortable seats for long trips. It won't win style awards, but its sensible kit, simple controls and low running costs make it a smart, unfussy choice for buyers who want function over flash.

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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 Tipo Wagon
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,000 - 27,000 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
122 - 125 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,470 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
4,571 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,514 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
475 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
206 - 207 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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