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Ford Transit Bus vs Mercedes Marco Polo – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Ford Transit Bus

Mercedes Marco Polo

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Bus has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50500 £, while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57500 £. That’s a price difference of around 6985 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Marco Polo manages with 7.40 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.40 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

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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 has a noticeable edge – offering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Marco Polo pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 500 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers decisively more seating capacity – 9 vs 4.

In curb weight, Ford Transit Bus is hardly perceptible lighter – 2338 kg compared to 2450 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers convincingly more room – 670 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 670 L.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Bus convincingly takes the win – 1162 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 512 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes Marco Polo proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes Marco Polo is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.4 - 8.3 L
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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
50500 - 52900 £
Price
57500 - 82600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2338 - 2385 kg
Curb weight
2450 - 2545 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
5531 - 5981 mm
Length
5140 mm
Width
2059 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
2530 - 2533 mm
Height
1975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4630 L
Payload
1115 - 1162 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1996 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Ford Transit Bus have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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