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Ford Bronco vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (335 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (58,200 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Bronco or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Ford Bronco vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Ford Bronco

  • noticeably more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • marginally cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Bronco

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.

Mercedes Marco Polo is marginally cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Ford Bronco costs 58,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 757 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Marco Polo

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 Ford Bronco offers noticeably more power – delivering 335 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Bronco is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Bronco delivers a bit more torque with 563 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 63 Nm more.

Bronco

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Bronco offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Bronco is very slightly lighter – 2,289 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers slightly more boot space – 670 L compared to 562 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries visibly more – 650 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 239 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Bronco is slightly 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 £58,200
Bronco

Ford Bronco

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 335 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Ford Bronco
Mercedes Marco Polo

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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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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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Ford Bronco
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
257 - 288 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
387 - 411 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
563 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
246 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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