Mercedes Marco Polo vs Toyota Proace Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the Mercedes Marco Polo?

Depending on the version, the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers up to 237 HP.

Q: What are the consumption figures for the Mercedes Marco Polo in liters per 100 km?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 7.40 L.

Q: What is the top speed of the Mercedes Marco Polo?

The Mercedes Marco Polo reaches up to 220 km/h.

Q: How big is the Mercedes Marco Polo overall?

The Mercedes Marco Polo measures 5140 mm long, 1928 mm wide and 1975 mm high.

Q: Is the Toyota Proace Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

Q: How much power does the Toyota Proace Transporter deliver on the road?

Up to 150 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What are the consumption figures for the Toyota Proace Transporter in liters per 100 km?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 6.40 L.

Q: How much electricity does the Toyota Proace Transporter use per 100 km?

Average electricity consumption is 23.80 kWh.

Q: What is the Toyota Proace Transporter’s maximum WLTP range?

The WLTP range is up to 349 km.

Compare performance (237 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (57500 £ vs 31600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Toyota Proace Transporter?

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Mercedes Marco Polo

Toyota Proace Transporter

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

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £, while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57500 £. That’s a price difference of around 25850 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Proace Transporter manages with 6.40 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.40 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.10 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo performs evident better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Transporter tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Marco Polo pulls noticeable stronger with 500 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 6 vs 4.

In curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is clearly lighter – 1656 kg compared to 2450 kg. The difference is around 794 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Transporter performs distinct better – up to 6600 L, which is about 1970 L more than the Mercedes Marco Polo.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Transporter significantly takes the win – 1323 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 673 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Proace Transporter proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Proace Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Toyota Proace Transporter

Price : 31600 - 51000 £
Body Type : Cargo Van
Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail : Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 120 - 150 HP
Consumption L/100km : 6.4 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km : 23.8 - 23.9 kWh
Electric Range : 221 - 349 km
Seats : 3 - 6
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 12.1 - 13.3 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 130 - 170 km/h
Torque : 260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 4 - 5
Model : Proace
Modell : Proace Electric Kastenwagen L1 (50 kWh), Proace Electric Kastenwagen L1 (75 kWh), Proace Electric Kastenwagen L2 (75 kWh), Proace Kastenwagen L1 1.5 D, Proace Electric Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L1 (75 kWh), Proace Electric Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L2 (75 kWh), Proace Kastenwagen L1 2.2 D, Proace Kastenwagen L2 2.2 D, Proace Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L1 2.2 D, Proace Kastenwagen Doppelkabine L2 2.2 D
CO2 Efficiency Class : A
Trim Level : Duty, Meister, Meister (4-türig), Select, Meister Automatik (4-türig), Meister (5-türig), Meister Automatik (5-türig), Select Automatik, Meister Automatik
Power kW : 88 - 110 kW
co2 : 0 - 177 g/km
Engine capacity : 1499 - 2184 cm3
Curb weight : 1656 - 2100 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 69 L
Length : 4980 - 5330 mm
Width : 1920 mm
Height : 1895 - 1935 mm
Brand : Toyota
Max trunk capacity : 3200 - 6600 L
Payload : 955 - 1323 kg

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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 57500 - 82600 £	Price 31600 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km 7.4 - 8.3 L	Consumption L/100km 6.4 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km 23.8 - 23.9 kWh
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 69 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Bus	Body Type Cargo Van
Seats 4	Seats 3 - 6
Doors 4 - 5	Doors 4 - 5
Curb weight 2450 - 2545 kg	Curb weight 1656 - 2100 kg
Trunk capacity 670 L	Trunk capacity -
Length 5140 mm	Length 4980 - 5330 mm
Width 1928 mm	Width 1920 mm
Height 1975 mm	Height 1895 - 1935 mm
Max trunk capacity 4630 L	Max trunk capacity 3200 - 6600 L
Payload 555 - 650 kg	Payload 955 - 1323 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 - 170 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 1950 cm3	Engine capacity 1499 - 2184 cm3