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Mercedes Marco Polo vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • markedly more power
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly 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:

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.

VW Caddy Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,664 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 L/100km.

Caddy Compact Van

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 markedly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is somewhat faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the VW Caddy Compact Van tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes Marco Polo offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,008 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers noticeably more capacity – up to 4,630 L, about 930 L more than the VW Caddy Compact Van.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries a bit more – 759 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 120 km
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Mercedes Marco Polo
VW Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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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