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Ford Puma vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (168 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Puma or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Ford Puma vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Ford Puma

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

  • visibly more power
  • visibly 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

Puma

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.

Ford Puma is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Puma uses 5.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2 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 Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 168 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Puma

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Ford Puma is substantially lighter – 1,316 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,134 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more boot space – 670 L compared to 523 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries visibly more – 650 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Puma stands well ahead of its rival 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 £23,900
Puma

Ford Puma

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 125 - 168 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 13.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 404 - 417 km
Ford Puma
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

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Ford Puma

The Ford Puma blends sporty styling with practical everyday usability, making it a smart choice for drivers who want flair without sacrificing versatility. Its engaging driving character and clever interior packaging give it a more dynamic and useful feel than many rivals.

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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 Puma
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,900 - 36,300 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
404 - 417 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 135 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
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,316 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
456 - 523 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
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Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,805 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
367 - 469 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 168 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
92 - 124 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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