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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Nissan Ariya?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly more trunk space
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Nissan Ariya

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Ariya is only slightly cheaper – starting at 54,800 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,637 £.

Ariya

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 Nissan Ariya offers clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers slightly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Ariya offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Ariya is only slightly lighter – 2,277 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 173 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more boot space – 670 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries considerably more – 650 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 287 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya is clearly superior 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.

£54,848
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 417 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Nissan Ariya

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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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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
363 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
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
320 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
Nissan
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