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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Citroen Holidays comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 43,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Citroen Holidays?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Citroen Holidays: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • visibly more power
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Citroen Holidays

  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen Holidays is markedly cheaper – starting at 43,100 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,380 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Holidays uses 7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Holidays

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 visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Holidays is marginally lighter – 2,338 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Holidays carries a bit more – 762 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Holidays is narrowly 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 £43,100
Holidays

Citroen Holidays

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 7.3 L/100km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Citroen Holidays

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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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Citroen Holidays

The Citroën Holidays wraps the brand's cheerful French charm into a holiday-ready package, with cosy, flexible interiors and styling that makes every errand feel like the start of a mini break. It won't thrill the petrolhead, but as a clever, easygoing companion for family getaways and weekend escapes it delivers exactly what most buyers want: comfort, personality and a mischievous sense of fun.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Citroen Holidays

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
43,100 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
185 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,368 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
732 - 762 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Citroen
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