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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes EQS?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mercedes EQS

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • slightly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,022 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers substantially more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 790 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 380 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 significantly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 1,134 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers marginally more boot space – 620 L compared to 610 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS 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 Mercedes EQS 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.

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EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes EQS

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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 EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
0 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
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
545 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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