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Kia Picanto vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Kia Picanto vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Kia Picanto

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

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,408 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 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 Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 169 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 Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 404 Nm more.

Picanto

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: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,326 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more boot space – 670 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 415 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries significantly more – 650 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 318 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto sits just ahead 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 £15,100
Picanto

Kia Picanto

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 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
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
253 - 332 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
68 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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