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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Fiat Qubo comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 21,000 £ ) 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

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat Qubo

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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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.

Fiat Qubo is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Qubo uses 5.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Qubo

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 offers substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat Qubo takes 11.3 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 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: Fiat Qubo offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Qubo is considerably lighter – 1,401 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,049 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Qubo offers substantially more boot space – 1,900 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 1,230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Qubo carries somewhat more – 735 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Qubo holds a decisive overall lead 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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Qubo

Fiat Qubo

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 340 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Fiat Qubo

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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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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
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
21,000 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
340 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 150 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
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,401 - 1,736 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
1,355 - 1,900 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
554 - 735 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.4 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

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