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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes S-Class?

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

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Mercedes S-Class

  • substantially more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,125 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes S-Class with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 130 km, about 12 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

S-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 S-Class offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 302 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 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 2,165 kg. The difference is around 749 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers moderately more boot space – 620 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries a bit more – 660 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • 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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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes S-Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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