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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Vauxhall Vivaro?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially lighter

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 Vivaro is substantially cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,284 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Vivaro uses 6.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Vivaro

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers noticeably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is significantly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Vauxhall Vivaro tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers somewhat more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 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: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is substantially lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 728 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers clearly more capacity – up to 6,100 L, about 1,470 L more than the Mercedes Marco Polo.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries considerably more – 1,226 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 576 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro 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 £33,200
Vivaro

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 352 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Vauxhall Vivaro

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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 Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
33,200 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,980 - 5,330 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,895 - 1,935 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 6,100 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
840 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
130 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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