- Mercedes has updated the Marco Polo for the 2027MY.
- New roof adds LED lights, better insulation, more space.
- Deliveries of Horizon and Marco Polo begin in late 2026.
The Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo has built a solid reputation as one of the most premium campervans out there, blending mobile living with a boutique hotel vibe. Now, less than three years after its last facelift, Mercedes has introduced a fresh round of updates, while also bringing production fully in-house for the first time
Visually, the Marco Polo had already inherited the updated front-end styling of the facelifted V-Class, so there’s no cosmetic overhaul this time. What is new is a redesigned pop-up roof with an aluminum shell and configurable LED ambient lighting, which also houses a 2.05 x 1.13-meter (6.7 x 3.7-foot) bed.
The new roof design is intended to improve both thermal and acoustic insulation, while also offering a modest 10 mm (0.4 inches) of additional headroom. The awning, too, has been reworked for easier setup and takedown, making life a little simpler on the road.
In addition to the bed in the pop-up roof, the rear seat bench can be reconfigured and folded down to form a second double bed inside the main cabin.
More Comfortable Than Ever
Inside, the dash layout continues to feature dual 12.3-inch displays. While not quite as expansive as the MBUX Superscreen found in the latest S-Class, these screens now run the newest version of the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Control system, allowing for smoother operation of camping-specific functions.
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The living quarters remain focused on space efficiency. There’s still a compact kitchenette, a wardrobe, and swiveling front seats. For added privacy, Mercedes has introduced new magnetic blackout covers for the cockpit area.
Folding tables and sliding drawers have been refined, the rear bench seat gets a reworked control panel, and the cooler box is now more efficient.
Last but not least, there’s a new eight-speaker sound system with a subwoofer, that can be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth even when the infotainment is switched off.
Built Under One Roof
The most important change, however, lies behind the scenes. Production of the updated Marco Polo will now take place entirely in-house rather than collaborating with Westfalia. The base V-Class will continue to roll out of the Vitoria plant in Spain, but the camper-specific conversion shifts to the Ludwigsfelde facility in Germany. Mercedes says the move “ensures the highest quality standards” and could lead to “faster delivery times.”
Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo
The Same Hardware Carries On
Mechanically, nothing changes. The 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine remains untouched, along with the existing chassis setup and optional self-leveling suspension. In the current version, the engine is offered in three power levels, with the most powerful producing 234 hp (174 kW / 237 PS). A nine-speed automatic gearbox sends power to the rear wheels or, in 4Matic guise, to all four.
Alongside the updated Marco Polo, Mercedes has also revealed the more minimal Horizon edition. It shares most of the core updates but skips the kitchenette and built-in closet. Both models will be available to order soon, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2026. Pricing details have yet to be released.
A New Generation Is Coming Soon
In a bit of unexpected news, Mercedes has confirmed that a successor to the Marco Polo is already in development. It’ll be built on the new Mercedes-Benz Van Architecture, designed for greater modularity and flexibility.
As for powertrains, Mercedes says both the all-electric Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) and the internal combustion-based Van Combustion Architecture (VAN.CA) will be used. Fully electric and ICE-powered versions of the camper are expected to arrive before the end of the decade.
Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo Horizon
