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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Hongqi HS5?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hongqi HS5

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hongqi HS5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,490 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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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 only slightly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is very slightly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Hongqi HS5 tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hongqi HS5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hongqi HS5 is visibly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more boot space – 670 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 670 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries visibly more – 650 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Marco Polo 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 £57,500
Marco Polo

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
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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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Hongqi HS5

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 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
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hongqi
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Marco Polo?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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