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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,637 £.

Rocks Electric

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 Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 460 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,892 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers substantially more boot space – 670 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 607 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries substantially more – 650 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 508 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is decisively ahead 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 8 HP
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Vauxhall Rocks Electric

Costs and Consumption

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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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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Vauxhall Rocks Electric

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
75 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
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
558 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
142 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
8 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
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
6 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
Vauxhall
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