Compare performance (237 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (57500 £ vs 17100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Renault Express?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Express has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £, while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57500 £. That’s a price difference of around 40360 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Express manages with 4.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.40 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.
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 has a significantly edge – offering 237 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.90 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Marco Polo pulls decisively stronger with 500 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Mercedes Marco Polo offers convincingly more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.
In curb weight, Renault Express is significantly lighter – 1296 kg compared to 2450 kg. The difference is around 1154 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo performs evident better – up to 4630 L, which is about 1330 L more than the Renault Express.
When it comes to payload, Renault Express hardly perceptible takes the win – 700 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
Overall, the Renault Express shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
57500 - 82600 £
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Price
17100 - 19500 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L
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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
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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
121 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
4
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Seats
2
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2450 - 2545 kg
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Curb weight
1296 - 1390 kg
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Trunk capacity
670 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
5140 mm
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Length
4393 mm
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Width
1928 mm
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Width
1775 mm
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Height
1975 mm
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Height
1811 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4630 L
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Max trunk capacity
3300 L
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
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Payload
575 - 700 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual 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
75 - 102 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
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Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
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Engine capacity
1950 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2021
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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The Mercedes Marco Polo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.