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Mercedes Marco Polo vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,265 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers a bit more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is significantly lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,066 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers barely more boot space – 670 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries moderately more – 650 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer stands well ahead of its rival 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 £26,200
Leon SP Sportstourer

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

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