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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
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Price
21,000 - 34,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
340 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
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co2
0 - 150 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Seats
4
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
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Curb weight
1,401 - 1,736 kg
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Trunk capacity
670 L
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Trunk capacity
1,355 - 1,900 L
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Length
5,140 mm
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
1,975 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
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Payload
554 - 735 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 237 HP
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Power HP
100 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.4 s
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
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Power kW
74 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Fiat
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