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CUPRA Ateca vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Mercedes G-Class?

CUPRA Ateca vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • substantially more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Ateca is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,322 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Ateca uses 6.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

G-Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 764 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 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,067 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers markedly more boot space – 640 L compared to 485 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries noticeably more – 715 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 193 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
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Reviews CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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Stephan B.
18 Feb 2026, 05:44:55

The Cupra Ateca is technically state-of-the-art. The interior tech is top-notch, the materials feel premium and are genuinely useful. But it’s still a car — a practical tool — and despite the excellent build quality and very solid engine performance, it remains affordable for the average buyer.

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The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Ateca?

The CUPRA Ateca is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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