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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (233 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (41,900 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more trunk space

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

Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Custom Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Transit Custom Bus uses 3.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Marco Polo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers very slightly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 233 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Transit Custom Bus

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 Transit Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more boot space – 670 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 670 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus holds a decisive 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 £41,900
Transit Custom Bus

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 233 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 8.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 52 - 53 km
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.

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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
41,900 - 63,000 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
52 - 53 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 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
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 233 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
310 - 630 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 171 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Bus?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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