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CUPRA Ateca vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or BMW 7 Series?

CUPRA Ateca vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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BMW 7 Series

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ateca

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Ateca is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,503 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

7 Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 271 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Ateca

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is substantially lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 837 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers moderately more boot space – 540 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series is far ahead overall 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 £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
CUPRA Ateca
BMW 7 Series

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Ateca

The CUPRA Ateca mixes SUV practicality with a seriously sporty attitude, wrapped in aggressive styling and a cockpit that looks like it belongs on a racetrack. It's the kind of car that handles daily life with composure while slipping a grin across your face every time you push it—perfect for drivers who want a practical companion that never apologizes for having fun.

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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CUPRA Ateca
BMW 7 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
BMW
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