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Mercedes Marco Polo vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or NIO ET7?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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.

Mercedes Marco Polo is only slightly cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,429 £.

ET7

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 NIO ET7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 416 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is marginally faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the NIO ET7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO ET7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET7 is barely lighter – 2,434 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers considerably more boot space – 670 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 307 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 184 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
NIO ET7

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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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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
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