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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Audi A3 Limousine?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • noticeably more trunk space
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Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A3 Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

A3 Limousine

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 Audi A3 Limousine offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 500 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is significantly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,090 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers noticeably more boot space – 670 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is decisively ahead 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 £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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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
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 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
194 - 218 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
415 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Marco Polo?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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