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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Porsche Cayenne?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly cheaper
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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 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.

Mercedes Marco Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 919 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers significantly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 1,000 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: Porsche Cayenne offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is a bit lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers somewhat more boot space – 781 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries barely more – 705 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is far ahead overall 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 £90,200
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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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