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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Nissan Interstar?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
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Nissan Interstar

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat 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 Interstar is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,326 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Interstar

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 Mercedes Marco Polo offers noticeably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Marco Polo offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is somewhat lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 397 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 797 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar 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 £36,200
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 410 km
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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
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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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