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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Lotus Emeya?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Marco Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,077 £.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 681 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is somewhat faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the Mercedes Marco Polo tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 485 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: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Marco Polo is very slightly lighter – 2,450 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more boot space – 670 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 3,242 L more than the Lotus Emeya.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries moderately more – 650 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is clearly superior 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.

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Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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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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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
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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