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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Toyota Proace City?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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.

Toyota Proace City is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,687 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Proace City

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 clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 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 City offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,084 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers markedly more boot space – 912 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 242 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries visibly more – 829 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 179 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 343 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Proace City

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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 City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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