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CUPRA Ateca vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Ateca or Mercedes V Class?

CUPRA Ateca vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,896 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Ateca uses 6.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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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 CUPRA Ateca offers visibly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Ateca is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers somewhat more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is clearly lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 774 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries substantially more – 908 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 386 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Ateca is decisively ahead 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 £37,300
Ateca

CUPRA Ateca

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
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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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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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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
153 - 207 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
485 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,928 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
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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