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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes G Class - Differences and prices compared

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?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

Mercedes G Class

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 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.

G Class

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £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
  • Electric Range : 124 - 130 km
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes G Class

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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 G Class

The 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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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes G Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
33700 - 53900 £
Price
106600 - 171000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
468 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
116 kWh
co2
29 - 190 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
100 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1416 - 1756 kg
Curb weight
2485 - 3085 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
Length
4656 - 4657 mm
Length
4624 - 4873 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1931 - 1984 mm
Height
1438 - 1463 mm
Height
1973 - 1983 mm
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1990 - 2010 L
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
415 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic 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
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
760 - 1164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.