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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
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Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
58 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
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co2
103 - 228 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
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Curb weight
2,003 - 2,280 kg
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Trunk capacity
670 L
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Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
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Length
5,140 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,933 mm
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Height
1,975 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
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Payload
460 - 587 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 237 HP
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Power HP
204 - 404 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
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Torque
430 - 650 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
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Power kW
150 - 297 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Land Rover
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