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Mercedes Marco Polo vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • 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.

DS Automobiles DS 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,983 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

DS 3

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 clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 3 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 240 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: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is significantly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,201 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries visibly more – 650 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 184 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 is far ahead overall 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 £29,500
DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
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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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DS Automobiles DS 3

The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 112 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
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
DS Automobiles
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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