CUPRA Ateca vs Mercedes GLC – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

CUPRA Ateca has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37300 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 13059 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the CUPRA Ateca with 6.70 L. The difference is about 5.10 L per 100 km.

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 Mercedes GLC has a clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs minimal better – reaching 275 km/h, while the CUPRA Ateca tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the CUPRA Ateca is evident lighter – 1418 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers a bit more room – 620 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs barely noticeable better – up to 1680 L, which is about 76 L more than the CUPRA Ateca.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC to a small extent takes the win – 600 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes GLC shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.