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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (33,700 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • marginally more power
  • considerably more electric range

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Leon SP Wagon

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 Leon SP Wagon is moderately cheaper – starting at 33,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers considerably more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 661 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

CLA Coupe

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 CLA Coupe offers marginally more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers somewhat more torque with 515 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 95 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 slightly 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 405 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon 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.

from £33,700
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • 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 CLA Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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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 CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,700 - 53,900 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
29 - 190 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,656 - 4,657 mm
Length
4,723 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,463 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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