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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably 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.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is a bit cheaper – starting at 37,400 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,963 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 119 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

C-Class Saloon

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 C-Class Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is somewhat lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries barely more – 570 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon 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 £37,400
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

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer turns the humble family wagon into something that looks and drives like it belongs on the racetrack while still swallowing your shopping and weekend gear without complaint. Stylish, practical and with a cabin that feels grown-up, it’s the kind of car for buyers who demand function but don’t want to hide the fun.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

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