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Mazda 2 Hybrid vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (116 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 Hybrid or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Mazda 2 Hybrid vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Mazda 2 Hybrid

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

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

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

2 Hybrid

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.

Mazda 2 Hybrid is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,065 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 Hybrid uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 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 significantly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 116 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda 2 Hybrid takes 9.7 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

2 Hybrid

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda 2 Hybrid offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 Hybrid is clearly lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,270 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more boot space – 670 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 384 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 2 Hybrid 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 £21,400
2 Hybrid

Mazda 2 Hybrid

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 4 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 28,200 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 93 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
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,180 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
286 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
435 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Mazda 2 Hybrid offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 Hybrid is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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