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Hyundai Kona vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Hyundai Kona vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.6 (10 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • a bit more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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

Kona

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Kona is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 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 a bit more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

Kona

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Kona offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is substantially lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,080 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers noticeably more boot space – 670 L compared to 466 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona is decisively 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.

from £23,600
Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 380 - 510 km
Hyundai Kona
Mercedes Marco Polo

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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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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Hyundai Kona
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 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
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
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Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, 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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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