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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes G-Class?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,696 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 349 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

G-Class

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 Mercedes G-Class offers substantially more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 744 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 substantially lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 1,069 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers marginally more boot space – 640 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries noticeably more – 715 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 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 £37,900
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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