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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Casalini 550?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably 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.

Casalini 550 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,454 £.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is substantially faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 175 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 472 Nm more.

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: Mercedes Marco Polo offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is considerably lighter – 425 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 2,025 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more boot space – 670 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 670 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries substantially more – 650 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 377 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Marco Polo comes out clearly 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 £57,500
Marco Polo

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.4 - 8.3 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
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Casalini
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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