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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • marginally cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is marginally cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,489 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

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 CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 940 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 609 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 £37,900
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
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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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 Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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