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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Fiat Tipo Wagon comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 130 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 Tipo Wagon?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Fiat Tipo Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • substantially more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Fiat Tipo Wagon

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Tipo Wagon is considerably 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 Tipo Wagon uses 4.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Tipo Wagon

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 substantially more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Fiat Tipo Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is marginally faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Fiat Tipo Wagon tops out at 207 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 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 Tipo Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Tipo Wagon is clearly lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 995 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers a bit more boot space – 670 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Tipo Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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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Tipo Wagon

Fiat Tipo Wagon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Fiat Tipo Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Tipo Wagon

The Fiat Tipo Estate is a no-nonsense family wagon that focuses on practicality and value, with surprisingly generous load space and comfortable seats for long trips. It won't win style awards, but its sensible kit, simple controls and low running costs make it a smart, unfussy choice for buyers who want function over flash.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Fiat Tipo Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
21,000 - 27,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
122 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,470 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
550 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,571 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,514 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 207 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Fiat
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