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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Skoda Superb Combi?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

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Skoda Superb Combi

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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Superb Combi is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,100 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,400 £.

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

Superb Combi

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 Skoda Superb Combi offers slightly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Superb Combi is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

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: Skoda Superb Combi offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Superb Combi is considerably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 875 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers marginally more boot space – 690 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries slightly more – 650 kg compared to 584 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi 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 £36,100
Superb Combi

Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 128 - 137 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

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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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Skoda Superb Combi

The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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