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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Volvo S90?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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.

Mercedes Marco Polo is only slightly cheaper – starting at 57,500 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

S90

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 Volvo S90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is somewhat faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 209 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: Volvo S90 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is markedly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 538 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more boot space – 670 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 217 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries visibly more – 650 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is clearly superior overall 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 89 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
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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