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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Lotus Emira?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers very slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Marco Polo offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is substantially lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 929 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more boot space – 670 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 519 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries considerably more – 650 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 420 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira shows a few small advantages 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 £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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