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CUPRA Leon vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

CUPRA Leon vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

CUPRA Leon is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,530 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Convertible with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 CLE Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Leon

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 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is significantly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 554 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers marginally more boot space – 385 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries moderately more – 493 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon 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 £35,700
Leon

CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 131 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the CUPRA Leon offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Leon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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