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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Land Rover Discovery Sport - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (57500 £ vs 46500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Mercedes Marco Polo

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

Land Rover Discovery Sport has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46500 £, while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57500 £. That’s a price difference of around 11028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Land Rover Discovery Sport manages with 4.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.40 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has a a bit edge – offering 269 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the is quicker – completing the sprint in , while the takes . That’s about faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo performs minimal better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Discovery Sport pulls barely noticeable stronger with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery Sport offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly perceptible lighter – 1949 kg compared to 2450 kg. The difference is around 501 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers a bit more room – 780 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo performs decisively better – up to 4630 L, which is about 3056 L more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Marco Polo hardly perceptible takes the win – 650 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Land Rover Discovery Sport is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £46,500
Discovery Sport @ Jaguar Land Rover Media

Land Rover Discovery Sport

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.1 L
  • Electric Range : 58 km
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Mercedes Marco Polo
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57500 - 82600 £
Price
46500 - 65700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12 kWh
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2450 - 2545 kg
Curb weight
1949 - 2168 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
5140 mm
Length
4597 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1894 mm
Height
1975 mm
Height
1727 mm
Max trunk capacity
4630 L
Max trunk capacity
1574 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 209 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1950 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Marco Polo have?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.