Mercedes hits the long road with new Marco Polo camper van

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Weiss</a></p> <p><em>July 10, 2014</em></p> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="mercedes-v-class-marco-polo-campervan#comments">5 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-v-class-marco-polo-campervan/32875/pictures">4 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div>  <div id="hero_box" style="width: 530px;"> <a id="hero_link" href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-v-class-marco-polo-campervan/32875/pictures"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/mercedes-benzv-classmarcopolo.jpg" title="The new V-Class Marco Polo is built for travel and exploration" width="530" height="297" alt="The new V-Class Marco Polo is built for travel and exploration"/> </a> <div class="pic_caption"> <p>The new V-Class Marco Polo is built for travel and exploration</p> <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-v-class-marco-polo-campervan/32875/pictures" id="gallery_link">Image Gallery</a> (4 images) </div> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div class="article_body"> <div id="top_unit"></div> <p>At last year's D眉sseldorf Caravan Salon, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-van-campers/29283/" target="_blank">Mercedes showed several camper vans</a>, including the Viano-based Marco Polo. Since that time, it's introduced the all-new V-Class, and it's applied the Marco Polo camper conversion to its latest MPV for this year's D眉sseldorf show.</p> <ul id="gallery_images"> <li><a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-v-class-marco-polo-campervan/32875/pictures#1" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/mercedes-benzv-classmarcopolo-0.jpg" title="Mercedes will show the Marco Polo at the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon 2014" alt="Mercedes will show the Marco Polo at the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon 2014"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-v-class-marco-polo-campervan/32875/pictures#2" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/mercedes-benzv-classmarcopolo-1.jpg" title="The rear seats fold into single- and double-bed configurations" alt="The rear seats fold into single- and double-bed configurations"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-v-class-marco-polo-campervan/32875/pictures#3" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/mercedes-benzv-classmarcopolo-3.jpg" title="Sketch of the Marco Polo interior " alt="Sketch of the Marco Polo interior "/></a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> <p>Built in cooperation with camper conversion specialist Westfalia, the Marco Polo is a compact live-in van designed to blend practicality with a Mercedes-level of comfort and elegance. The two-seat rear bench slides into position via a floor rail system and converts into single- and double-bed sleeping configurations. The bench has individually adjustable backrests for both passengers and electropneumatically inflatable side bolsters that provide support in sitting mode and automatically deflate in sleeping mode.</p> <div style="width: 529px; height: 353px; " class="article_img"><a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-v-class-marco-polo-campervan/32875/pictures#2" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/mercedes-benzv-classmarcopolo-1.jpg" width="529" alt="The rear seats fold into single- and double-bed configurations"/></a></div> <p>The Marco Polo sleeps an additional two persons in its pop-top roof. Here, a double bed with foam mattress provides quarters for the driver and front passenger. The bed is supported by a spring frame that can be folded out of the way to open up standing room in the cabin.</p> <p>On the left side of the cabin, the Marco Polo has a kitchen unit with dual-burner stovetop, sink and 10.6-gal (40-L) top-loading refrigerator, all with impact-resistant glass tops. The kitchen also includes several storage drawers and compartments and extendable work space.</p> <p>When dinner is ready, a folding table attached to the kitchenette slides out from its folded position next to the bench seat, providing eating (or work) space for up to four people. The driver and front passenger seats spin around to face the rear seat across the table.</p> <div style="width: 530px; height: 353px; " class="article_img"><a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-v-class-marco-polo-campervan/32875/pictures#1" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/mercedes-benzv-classmarcopolo-0.jpg" width="530" alt="Mercedes will show the Marco Polo at the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon 2014"/></a></div> <p>Other camping amenities include a 10-gal (38-L) fresh water tank, 10.6-gal (40-L) waste water tank, LED cabin lighting, electric rear ventilation window, and a rear cabin wardrobe closet with swing-out illuminated mirror. A camping table and two-chair set slides out from under the rear of the bed platform for use outside.</p> <p>Buyers can choose to offset dark or light yacht deck-style flooring with satin beige Santiago fabric, black Santiago fabric or satin beige Lugano leather upholstery. The headlining and side panels are colored in porcelain, and black piano-lacquer trim and available LED ambient edge lighting tie it all together.</p> <p>The Marco Polo is available in three four-cylinder turbo diesel engine levels: 136 hp/243 lb-ft of torque, 163 hp/280 lb-ft and 190 hp/325 lb-ft. Mercedes estimates fuel economy of around 39 mpg (6 L/100 km). The camper van comes standard with electromechanical power steering, comfort suspension, Crosswind-Assist and Attention Assist. Additional driver assistance hardware, including a 360-degree camera, Blind Spot and Lane Keeping Assist, and Active Parking Assist are available as options.</p> <p>The Marco Polo will be available for order in Germany starting July 29 and will make an appearance at the D眉sseldorf Caravan Salon 2014 in August/September.</p> <p>Source: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144/http://media.daimler.com/deeplink?cci=2496358" target="_blank">Daimler</a></p>  <div id="sharethis_container" style="margin: 20px 0"> <span class="st_twitter_large" displaytext="Tweet" st_via="gizmag"></span> <span class="st_facebook_large" displaytext="Facebook"></span> <span class="st_googleplus_large" displaytext="Google +"></span> <span class="st_linkedin_large" displaytext="LinkedIn"></span> <span class="st_pinterest_large" displaytext="Pinterest"></span> </div>   <div id="fm-well-zone" data-cb-ad-id="Content Well 1"> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144js_/http://static.fmpub.net/zone/7980"></script> </div> <div id="bottom_unit" data-cb-ad-id="Content Well 2"></div>  <div style="margin-bottom: 20px"> <div class="OUTBRAIN" data-src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144oe_/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-v-class-marco-polo-campervan/32875/" data-widget-id="AR_1" data-ob-template="Gizmag"></div> <script type="text/javascript" async="async" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144js_/http://widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js"></script> </div> </div>  <span class="title clear_left" id="author_byline_title">About the Author</span> <div class="dotsontop" id="authorcontainer">  <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/author/cc-weiss/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144im_/http://images.gizmag.com/author_profiles/161.jpg" alt="C.C. 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Weiss</a> <span id="author_byline_links">   </span> <br class="clear_both"> </div>  <div id="tags"> <span class="title">Tags</span> <div class="dotsontop"> <ul> <li>» <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/camper/" rel="tag">Campervan</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/camping/" rel="tag">Camping</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/dusseldorf-caravan-salon/" rel="tag">Dusseldorf Caravan Salon</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/mercedes-benz/" rel="tag">Mercedes-Benz</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/westfalia/" rel="tag">Westfalia-Automotive</a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> </div> <div id="bing_unit"></div>  <span class="title" id="comments">5 Comments</span> <div class="dotsontop"> <div id="comment-323152" class="a_comment"> <p>Well, this beats the hell out of my old 1969 VW camper van. However, I really can't imagine too many people who could afford this actually using it. </p> <span class="name">TeenLaQueefa</span><br> <span class="date"> 10th July, 2014 @ 06:02 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-323197" class="a_comment"> <p>I bet the price is steep as well, to match the comfort. </p> <span class="name">The Skud</span><br> <span class="date"> 10th July, 2014 @ 07:49 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-323200" class="a_comment"> <p>How about some CURTAINS </p> <span class="name">Ozuzi</span><br> <span class="date"> 10th July, 2014 @ 08:06 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-323224" class="a_comment"> <p>How about the V6 Viano version. Curtains is a good call, too. Wouldn't mind the electronic tint version of a curtain. They are opaque when powered off. </p> <span class="name">Gadgety</span><br> <span class="date"> 10th July, 2014 @ 11:00 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-323359" class="a_comment"> <p>If it doesn't have a toilet, I don't want it. </p> <span class="name">ezeflyer</span><br> <span class="date"> 11th July, 2014 @ 09:50 am PDT</span> </div> </div> <span class="title">Post a Comment</span> <div class="dotsontop" id="comment_form_div"> <div id="comment_form" data-article="32875"> <div id="comments_login"> <form action="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/index.php" name="login_form" id="login_form" onsubmit="return false;"> <p class="bold">Login with your gizmag account:</p> <p id="login_status"></p> <label for="email">Email</label><input type="text" name="email" id="email" value=""/> <label for="password">Password</label><input type="password" name="password" id="password" value=""/> <input type="submit" value="Log In" class="med"/> <div id="options"> <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/register/">Register here</a><br> <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/new_password/">Forgotten your password?</a> </div> <input type="hidden" id="expired_comment" value=""/> </form> </div> <div id="facebook_login"> <p>Or <span class="bold">Login with Facebook:</span></p><br/> <div class="fb-login-button" data-scope="email" data-max-rows="1" data-onlogin="loginFUser(32875);" data-autologoutlink="true"></div> </div> </div> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div>  <span class="title">Related Articles</span> <div id="related_articles" class="dotsontop"> <ul> <li> <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-van-campers/29283/" title="Mercedes-Benz shows the new Sprinter's camping potential with a cut-away concept"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144im_/http://images.gizmag.com/related/mercedes2013vancampers.JPG" alt="Mercedes-Benz shows the new Sprinter's camping potential with a cut-away concept"/> </a> <a class="rel_title" href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-van-campers/29283/">Mercedes serves up van campers in three flavors</a> <p class="rel_date">5th October, 2013</p> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/marco-polo-robot-navigation/11328/" title="Rafael Fierro is an associate professor of electrical engineering at the University of New..."> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144im_/http://images.gizmag.com/related/11328_250309111838.jpg" alt="Rafael Fierro is an associate professor of electrical engineering at the University of New..."/> </a> <a class="rel_title" href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/marco-polo-robot-navigation/11328/">Children's game inspires new generation of security robot</a> <p class="rel_date">25th March, 2009</p> </li> <li> <a href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/volkswagen-polo-bluegt/21740/" title="The most interesting aspect of the motor, is that it is the first of the new EA211 series ..."> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20140712034144im_/http://images.gizmag.com/related/volkswagen-polo-gt-5.JPG" alt="The most interesting aspect of the motor, is that it is the first of the new EA211 series ..."/> </a> <a class="rel_title" href="/web/20140712034144/http://www.gizmag.com/volkswagen-polo-bluegt/21740/">VW's new Polo BlueGT - 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