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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

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

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • slightly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is slightly cheaper – starting at 37,400 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,238 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Wagon with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

C Class Wagon

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 CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers a bit more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mercedes C Class Wagon takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers markedly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

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 Leon SP Wagon is markedly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 339 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries only slightly more – 565 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon 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 £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
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes C Class Wagon

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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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Mercedes C Class Wagon

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 Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 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, F, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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