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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Mirai comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 182 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 58,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Toyota Mirai?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Mirai: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Mirai

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  • clearly lighter
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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:

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

Mercedes Marco Polo is marginally cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Toyota Mirai costs 58,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,220 £.

Mirai

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 182 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Toyota Mirai takes 9.2 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Mirai offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Mirai is clearly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more boot space – 670 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 370 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries visibly more – 650 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is decisively ahead 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 £57,500
Marco Polo

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Mirai

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Toyota Mirai

The Toyota Mirai arrives as a bold, futuristic saloon that turns heads with sleek, almost sci‑fi styling and a cabin that feels more lounge than cockpit. It trades petrol fuss for a whisper‑quiet hydrogen setup that delivers composed, effortless progress and makes long-distance cruising a relaxed pleasure — a compelling choice if you want cutting-edge eco tech without sacrificing comfort.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Mirai

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
58,700 - 66,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
650 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 1,930 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
300 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
485 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
182 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
134 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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