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CUPRA Formentor vs Mercedes C Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Mercedes C Class Estate?

CUPRA Formentor vs Mercedes C Class Estate: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes C Class Estate

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly 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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

CUPRA Formentor is slightly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Estate costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,849 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Estate with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

C Class Estate

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 Formentor offers visibly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mercedes C Class Estate takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Estate delivers moderately more torque with 550 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Formentor

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 Formentor is visibly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 321 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Estate offers very slightly more boot space – 490 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Estate carries marginally more – 565 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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 £35,800
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
CUPRA Formentor
Mercedes C Class Estate

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Mercedes C Class Estate

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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CUPRA Formentor
Mercedes C Class Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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