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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Ford Focus Turnier comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 28,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Ford Focus Turnier?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Ford Focus Turnier: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • barely more trunk space
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Ford Focus Turnier

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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.

Ford Focus Turnier is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,500 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Focus Turnier uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Focus Turnier

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 Ford Focus Turnier offers slightly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus Turnier is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Focus Turnier is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Marco Polo tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers somewhat more torque with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Focus Turnier offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus Turnier is considerably lighter – 1,413 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,037 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers barely more boot space – 670 L compared to 635 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 2,977 L more than the Ford Focus Turnier.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries a bit more – 650 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus Turnier 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.

from £28,500
Focus Turnier

Ford Focus Turnier

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 8 L/100km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Ford Focus Turnier

Costs and Consumption

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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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Ford Focus Turnier

The Ford Focus Estate packs practical, family-friendly space into a compact, poised package that feels sharper and more grown-up than its price suggests. It steers with tidy composure, offers sensible interior flexibility, and is perfect for buyers who want everyday usability without turning into a moving van.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Ford Focus Turnier

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
28,500 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
120 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 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
1,413 - 1,563 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
608 - 635 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,672 - 4,693 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,459 - 1,504 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
1,653 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
523 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
184 - 250 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ford
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