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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Fiat Qubo comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (57500 £ vs 21800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Fiat Qubo?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Fiat Qubo: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • decisively more power
  • significantly quicker from 0–100 km/h

Fiat Qubo

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeable more efficient
  • convincingly lighter

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.

Fiat Qubo has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21800 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Fiat Qubo manages with 5.30 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.40 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Marco Polo has a decisively edge – offering 237 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Fiat Qubo takes 12.60 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Marco Polo pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Fiat Qubo offers clearly more seating capacity – 7 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat Qubo is convincingly lighter – 1505 kg compared to 2450 kg. The difference is around 945 kg.

When it comes to payload, Fiat Qubo slight takes the win – 695 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Qubo 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.

Mercedes Marco Polo
Fiat Qubo

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Fiat Qubo

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.5 L

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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Fiat Qubo

The Fiat Qubo is a compact, boxy people carrier that makes daily chores feel less like a battle, with a surprisingly roomy interior and clever sliding doors that make loading kids or shopping embarrassingly simple. It’s not trying to be a sports car — instead it’s a sensible, easy-to-park city partner that rewards practicality with low running costs and a cheery Italian twinkle.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Fiat Qubo

Costs and Consumption

Price
57500 - 82600 £
Price
21800 - 29100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
140 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2450 - 2545 kg
Curb weight
1505 - 1650 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5140 mm
Length
-
Width
1928 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
554 - 695 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
100 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.4 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
74 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1950 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Marco Polo have?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.