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CUPRA Formentor vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Mercedes AMG GT?

CUPRA Formentor vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Formentor is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,753 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers substantially more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 115 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

AMG GT

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 AMG GT offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 426 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.2 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 940 Nm more.

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: CUPRA Formentor offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is markedly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 356 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers noticeably more boot space – 450 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries clearly more – 526 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 311 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is clearly superior 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.

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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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Reviews CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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