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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • somewhat more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 6 Estate is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 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 Mercedes Marco Polo offers somewhat more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 43 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 Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is barely faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Mercedes Marco Polo tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 242 Nm more.

6 Estate

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: Mazda 6 Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is significantly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 975 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more boot space – 670 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 2,966 L more than the Mazda 6 Estate.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries a bit more – 650 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate shows a few small advantages 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.

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6 Estate

Mazda 6 Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Reviews Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Kai
14 Jul 2026, 09:51:17

Very stylish and robust car that's consistently comfortable even on long journeys.

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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
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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