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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Lucid Air?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more trunk space
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Lucid Air

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,372 £.

Air

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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 1,014 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is clearly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Mercedes Marco Polo tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 1,440 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Lucid Air offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is a bit lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers barely more boot space – 670 L compared to 627 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries very slightly more – 650 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air holds a decisive overall lead 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Lucid Air

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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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lucid
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