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Mercedes Marco Polo vs VW Transporter Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (57500 £ vs 41500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or VW Transporter Bus?

Mercedes Marco Polo

VW Transporter Bus

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

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Transporter Bus has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41500 £, while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57500 £. That’s a price difference of around 16007 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Transporter Bus manages with 0.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.40 L. The difference is about 6.60 L per 100 km.

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 VW Transporter Bus has a to a small extent edge – offering 286 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the is quicker – completing the sprint in , while the takes . That’s about faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo performs minimal better – reaching 220 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Marco Polo pulls slightly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm difference.

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: VW Transporter Bus offers decisively more seating capacity – 8 vs 4.

In curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is distinct lighter – 1998 kg compared to 2450 kg. The difference is around 452 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers a bit more room – 763 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo performs to a small extent better – up to 4630 L, which is about 625 L more than the VW Transporter Bus.

When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Bus decisively takes the win – 1143 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 493 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Transporter Bus shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £41,500
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VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
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Mercedes Marco Polo
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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 Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57500 - 82600 £
Price
41500 - 85100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2450 - 2545 kg
Curb weight
1998 - 2620 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
5140 mm
Length
4973 - 5450 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1941 - 2032 mm
Height
1975 mm
Height
1907 - 1997 mm
Max trunk capacity
4630 L
Max trunk capacity
3672 - 4005 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
330 - 1143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1950 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Marco Polo have?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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