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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 150 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 Transporter?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

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

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Proace Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,850 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Transporter uses 6.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Proace Transporter

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 visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 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 Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is significantly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Transporter tops out at 130 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 130 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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,656 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 794 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Transporter offers clearly more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 1,970 L more than the Mercedes Marco Polo.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries significantly more – 1,323 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 673 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter 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 Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 349 km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Proace Transporter

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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 Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
221 - 349 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,980 - 5,330 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,895 - 1,935 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
5,300 - 6,600 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
955 - 1,323 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
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
130 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 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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