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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,102 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Marco Polo

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 a bit more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is noticeably faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 61 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers marginally more torque with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 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: Mercedes Marco Polo offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,356 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 94 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 494 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Marco Polo 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 £57,500
Marco Polo

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Mercedes Marco Polo

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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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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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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