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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Peugeot 208?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • noticeably more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 208

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 208 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,503 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

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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 156 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Peugeot 208 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is considerably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,285 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 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.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 432 km
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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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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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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