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Lucid Air vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Lucid Air vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Marco Polo is markedly cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,372 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers considerably more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 1,014 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is markedly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Mercedes Marco Polo tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 1,440 Nm more.

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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: Lucid Air offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is moderately lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers marginally more boot space – 670 L compared to 627 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries very slightly more – 650 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Reviews Lucid Air

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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lucid
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Lucid Air offered with different drivetrains?

The Lucid Air is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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