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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

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

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly 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.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,132 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Proace City Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly 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 Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers clearly 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 Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,092 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries visibly more – 921 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 271 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van 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 £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 337 km
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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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The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
-
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
560 - 921 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
11.1 - 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
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Marco Polo?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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