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Mercedes Marco Polo vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or VW Touran?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs VW Touran: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

VW Touran is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,490 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touran uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Touran

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.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Touran offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Touran is significantly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 930 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers somewhat more boot space – 834 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries only slightly more – 650 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touran 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 £36,000
Touran

VW Touran

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
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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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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
MPV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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