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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 191,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes GLS?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes GLS

  • substantially more power
  • a bit 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 37,400 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 191,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 153,898 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 13.3 L/100km. The difference is about 12 L/100km.

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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 GLS offers substantially more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 301 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 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.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,700 kg. The difference is around 1,284 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries markedly more – 695 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £37,400
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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Mercedes GLS

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
191,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
302 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,700 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
466 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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