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Jaguar E-Pace vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar E-Pace or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Jaguar E-Pace vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Jaguar E-Pace

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Pace

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.

Jaguar E-Pace is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

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 Jaguar E-Pace offers slightly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar E-Pace is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.3 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is very slightly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Jaguar E-Pace tops out at 211 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers only slightly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

E-Pace

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Jaguar E-Pace offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Jaguar E-Pace is noticeably lighter – 1,783 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 667 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more boot space – 670 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 176 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 3,460 L more than the Jaguar E-Pace.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries slightly more – 650 kg compared to 554 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace is clearly superior overall 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 £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
Jaguar E-Pace
Mercedes Marco Polo

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Jaguar E-Pace

The Jaguar E-Pace brings compact SUV practicality together with taut, sporty design and unmistakable British charm, helping it stand out in a crowded class. Inside, the cabin feels premium and the driving manners are engaging enough to keep a grin on your face, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want Jaguar style without the bulk.

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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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Jaguar E-Pace
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
69 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
33 - 185 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
494 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
497 - 554 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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