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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (37,900 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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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 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.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,946 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 314 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

Sprinter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers markedly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter 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:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is clearly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 636 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries significantly more – 2,641 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,106 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
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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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 Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,900 - 50,800 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 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 - 150 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
A, G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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