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Volvo EC40 vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Volvo EC40 vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo EC40 is visibly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,951 £.

Marco Polo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EC40 offers substantially more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers visibly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 170 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: Volvo EC40 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EC40 is somewhat lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more boot space – 670 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 266 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Volvo EC40

The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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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 Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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