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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Mitsubishi Colt comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Mitsubishi Colt?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Mitsubishi Colt: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Mitsubishi Colt is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Colt

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 Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is markedly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Colt tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 340 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: Mitsubishi Colt offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is clearly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,261 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more boot space – 670 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 3,561 L more than the Mitsubishi Colt.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Colt 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 £18,200
Colt

Mitsubishi Colt

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 91 - 143 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
96 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

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
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
381 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
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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