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Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • markedly more power
  • visibly 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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,637 £.

Marco Polo

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 Mercedes Marco Polo offers markedly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is visibly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

MX-30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda MX-30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is markedly lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 601 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more boot space – 670 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 3,475 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 248 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 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 £30,800
MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
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Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 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
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
830 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
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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