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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Cadillac OPTIQ comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Cadillac OPTIQ?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Cadillac OPTIQ: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • visibly more trunk space
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Cadillac OPTIQ

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Cadillac OPTIQ is very slightly cheaper – starting at 55,700 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,771 £.

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 Cadillac OPTIQ offers noticeably more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac OPTIQ is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers barely more torque with 500 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Cadillac OPTIQ offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Cadillac OPTIQ is marginally lighter – 2,376 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 74 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more boot space – 670 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 227 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries somewhat more – 650 kg compared to 524 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac OPTIQ 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.

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Cadillac OPTIQ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 304 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 425 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Cadillac OPTIQ

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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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Cadillac OPTIQ

The Cadillac Optiq is a chic, compact electric SUV that brings the brand’s bold styling, hushed refinement, and confident punch to a more attainable size. With a calm, composed ride, a tech-rich cabin, and the brand’s signature light show outside, it feels like an urban-friendly gateway to true American luxury without losing the drama or the practicality buyers need.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Cadillac OPTIQ

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
425 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,376 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
443 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,912 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
524 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
224 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Cadillac
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