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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • barely more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,351 £.

Eclipse Cross

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 barely more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is visibly lighter – 1,922 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 528 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers slightly more boot space – 670 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries visibly more – 650 kg compared to 413 kg. That’s a difference of about 237 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,100
Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 627 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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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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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross combines coupe-like looks with crossover practicality, so you get style without the showroom attitude. It’s an affable daily driver that hides a few quirks behind a confident grin, making it an easy pick for buyers who want personality without fuss.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
41,100 - 48,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
615 - 627 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,922 - 1,950 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,908 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
385 - 413 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
160 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
Mitsubishi
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