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Jeep Compass vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Jeep Compass vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Jeep Compass

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • only slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Jeep Compass is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,285 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 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 only slightly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Jeep Compass offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Compass is significantly lighter – 1,667 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 783 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers slightly more boot space – 670 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass 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 £34,200
Compass

Jeep Compass

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 95 - 500 km
Jeep Compass
Mercedes Marco Polo

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Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass packs classic Jeep styling with a surprisingly composed demeanor, equally at home turning heads in the city or tackling a weekend dirt track. Inside it's a pragmatic, user-friendly compact SUV that prioritizes comfort and versatility — a smart pick if you want a dose of adventure without giving up everyday sense.

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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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Jeep Compass
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 127 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
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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