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Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Transporter or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Mercedes Vito Transporter vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vito Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Vito Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,703 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Marco Polo

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 237 HP each.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is markedly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 500 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Vito Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 534 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers clearly more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 1,970 L more than the Mercedes Marco Polo.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries markedly more – 884 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 304 - 474 km
Mercedes Vito Transporter
Mercedes Marco Polo

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Mercedes Vito Transporter

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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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 Vito Transporter
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 222 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
547 - 884 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

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