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VW Transporter Transporter vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Mercedes Marco Polo?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly 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

Transporter Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Transporter Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,970 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Transporter uses 7.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 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 VW Transporter Transporter offers a bit more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is clearly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 578 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries considerably more – 1,259 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 609 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is decisively ahead 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, 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 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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