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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
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Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4
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Seats
2
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
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Curb weight
558 kg
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Trunk capacity
670 L
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Trunk capacity
63 L
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Length
5,140 mm
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
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Width
1,388 mm
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Height
1,975 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
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Payload
142 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 237 HP
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Power HP
8 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
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Torque
40 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
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Power kW
6 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Vauxhall
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