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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Toyota Proace Bus?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • visibly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Toyota Proace Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter

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.

Toyota Proace Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,921 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Bus uses 6.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Proace Bus

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 Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is visibly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Bus tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

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:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is noticeably lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more boot space – 670 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 670 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries significantly more – 1,265 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 615 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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 £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 218 - 343 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Proace Bus

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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 Proace Bus

The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,983 - 5,333 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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