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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Toyota Proace Max?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • slightly lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace Max is marginally cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 549 £.

Proace Max

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 Toyota Proace Max offers slightly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes Marco Polo offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Marco Polo is slightly lighter – 2,450 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries considerably more – 1,460 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 810 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max stands well ahead of its rival 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 £56,900
Proace Max

Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 279 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 424 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Proace Max

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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 Max

The Toyota Proace Max is a practical, no-nonsense people-mover that swallows luggage and daily chaos with the steady reliability you expect from the badge. Its sensible cabin and unshowy comfort make it a great pick for families and businesses who want versatility without the drama.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 kg

Engine and Performance

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

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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