Mercedes-Benz has officially presented the updated Marco Polo camper based on the V-Class. The model is positioned as an "intelligent luxury companion for camping," combining travel and everyday life.
The new version features a pop-up roof with a double aluminum shell, increasing headroom by 10 cm (to 370 mm). Equipment includes LED ambient lighting, an opening sunroof, magnetic curtains, folding tables, a more efficient refrigerator (25% more economical), an audio system with eight speakers and a subwoofer, and an updated MBAC control system. A removable awning, 12.3-inch displays, a kitchen unit with two gas burners and a sink, swivel front seats, and a folding rear bench are available.
Three four-cylinder turbodiesels are offered with outputs of 163, 190, and 237 hp (380, 440, and 500 Nm), paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission; rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are available. The top version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds.
Production: the base V-Class is built at the Mercedes-Benz Vans plant in Vitoria, Spain, while conversion to Marco Polo takes place at the Ludwigsfelde plant in Germany. The company is moving to fully in-house production after ending cooperation with Westfalia. European orders open August 5. Prices have not been announced; according to one source, the starting price in Germany is 81,000 euros, while another states the current model starts at 80,664 euros.