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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Suzuki Ignis?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Suzuki Ignis

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably 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:

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.

Suzuki Ignis is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,877 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Ignis uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Ignis

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 154 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is visibly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Suzuki Ignis tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 393 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Suzuki Ignis offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Ignis is significantly lighter – 935 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers considerably more boot space – 670 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 403 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 3,530 L more than the Suzuki Ignis.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Ignis sits just 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.

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Ignis

Suzuki Ignis

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 83 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Suzuki Ignis

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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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Suzuki Ignis

The Suzuki Ignis is a cheeky compact crossover that turns city chores into cheerful adventures, with chunky styling and a surprisingly practical cabin. It won't pretend to be a sports car, but its nimble manners, low running costs and ample personality make it an ideal pick for urban buyers who want fun without pretension.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Suzuki Ignis

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
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
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki
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