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GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Mercedes Marco Polo?

GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ORA 03

Costs and Efficiency:

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

GWM ORA 03 is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,065 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: GWM ORA 03 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 03 is clearly lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 835 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers considerably more boot space – 670 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 442 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 03 is narrowly 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.

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ORA 03

GWM ORA 03

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 171 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 420 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
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Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
GWM
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

The GWM ORA 03 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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