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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes A Class?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class

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  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon SP Wagon

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.

Mercedes A Class is moderately cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,794 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 45 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

A Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers visibly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers somewhat more torque with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

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 terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is very slightly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 24 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers substantially more boot space – 620 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 270 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries barely more – 535 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is far ahead 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.

from £37,400
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 130 km
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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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