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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • very slightly cheaper
  • slightly more trunk space
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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 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.

Mercedes Marco Polo is very slightly cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Range Rover Velar

Engine and Performance:

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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers clearly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 167 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Velar is visibly lighter – 2,003 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 447 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers slightly more boot space – 670 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries marginally more – 650 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is far ahead overall 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 £62,000
Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 10 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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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 Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
103 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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