Compare performance (333 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (33700 £ vs 106600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes G Class?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33700 £ , while the Mercedes G Class costs 106600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72905 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon SP Wagon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.70 L. The difference is about 7.40 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes G Class performs convincingly better – achieving up to 468 km, about 338 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.
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 G Class has a decisively edge – offering 605 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G Class is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.40 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.80 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes G Class tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes G Class pulls significantly stronger with 1164 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 744 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is convincingly lighter – 1416 kg compared to 2485 kg. The difference is around 1069 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes G Class offers hardly perceptible more room – 640 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes G Class performs noticeable better – up to 2010 L, which is about 410 L more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes G Class evident takes the win – 715 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.
The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.
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Price
33700 - 53900 £
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Price
106600 - 171000 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
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Electric Range
468 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
116 kWh
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co2
29 - 190 g/km
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co2
0 - 336 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
100 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1416 - 1756 kg
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Curb weight
2485 - 3085 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
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Length
4656 - 4657 mm
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Length
4624 - 4873 mm
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Width
1799 mm
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Width
1931 - 1984 mm
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Height
1438 - 1463 mm
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Height
1973 - 1983 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1600 L
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Max trunk capacity
1990 - 2010 L
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Payload
394 - 535 kg
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Payload
415 - 715 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 333 HP
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Power HP
387 - 605 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
180 - 220 km/h
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
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Torque
760 - 1164 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
110 - 245 kW
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Power kW
285 - 445 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.