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Nissan Interstar vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Nissan Interstar vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Interstar

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Interstar is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,326 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Marco Polo uses 7.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers noticeably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is somewhat lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 397 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries considerably more – 1,447 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 797 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar 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 £36,200
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 410 km
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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
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Length
5,140 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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