Back in 1984, Mercedes-Benz entered the
camper van segment with the original Marco Polo. The first one was based on the
209 D van, came with an 88 PS and 172 Nm of torque
five-pot diesel and was capable of hitting a 120 km/h top speed.
The beige-brown interior was specific to
the era and was joined by the double bed in the high roof, rear bench seat
berth, swiveling front seats and kitchenette with sink, two gas burners and a
fridge. The same functionality has been preserved, although with more modern
technologies, to this date, with the company celebrating the 35th anniversary
of the Marco Polo with the new ArtVenture special edition.
Building on the V-Class, it adds some
beige accents on the inside which, along with the aquamarine bellows of the
pop-up roof, makes it more eye-catching, according to the company. The
appearance can be customized with one of the three decors for the sides, all of
them in matte black with aquamarine accents. Like its ancestor, the latest
Marco Polo camper van has everything it needs for a home away from home,
including a comfortable sleeping chamber, and doesn’t cut back on the latest
technology features either.
Power comes from a 2.0-liter,
four-cylinder diesel that’s available in different outputs, including the 300d
version where it delivers 239 PS and 500 Nm of
torque. The ArtVenture has a top speed of 215 km/h and returns 6.1
l/100 km (38.6 mpg US) on a combined cycle. The order books will open soon and
pricing will start at € 44,590 (US$ 49,382) in the Germany, including tax.
