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Hyundai i10 vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (14,600 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i10 or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Hyundai i10 vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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

i10

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai i10 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,600 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i10 uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 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 clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is markedly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Hyundai i10 tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 328 Nm more.

i10

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: Hyundai i10 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i10 is significantly lighter – 996 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,454 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers substantially more boot space – 670 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 418 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 3,580 L more than the Hyundai i10.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 227 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i10 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 £14,600
i10

Hyundai i10

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 63 - 90 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
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Hyundai i10

The Hyundai i10 is a cheeky city car that squeezes big-car confidence into a pocket-friendly package, carving through tight streets with surprising composure and sensible practicality. For buyers after low fuss, sensible equipment and wallet-friendly running costs, it's a smart, no-nonsense pick that makes sense whether you're a first-time driver or need a reliable second car.

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Reviews Hyundai i10

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Theo
9 Dec 2025, 19:15:09

Ideal A/B-class car. It has the price of a good A-class but the size and presence of a B-segment car. The annoying thing is that only a bike rack is allowed on the towbar (on my i10 from 2020 — the 2nd generation already after 2015). I’m still waiting for an iX10 version: a bit taller but otherwise the same.

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Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,600 - 19,000 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
110 - 124 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
996 - 1,099 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
252 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
3,670 - 3,675 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,480 - 1,483 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
344 - 423 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
63 - 90 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i10 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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