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CUPRA Leon vs Mercedes EQE SUV comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Mercedes EQE SUV?

CUPRA Leon vs Mercedes EQE SUV: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes EQE SUV

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQE SUV costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,875 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers substantially more range – reaching up to 611 km, about 480 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

EQE SUV

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 Mercedes EQE SUV offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE SUV is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE SUV delivers considerably more torque with 950 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is substantially lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,440 kg. The difference is around 1,069 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers markedly more boot space – 520 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQE SUV carries slightly more – 580 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQE SUV 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 £71,600
EQE SUV

Mercedes EQE SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 265 - 625 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 453 - 611 km
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Reviews CUPRA Leon

5 (1 Reviews)
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Coutand
2 Jul 2026, 16:43:43

It's a very good sporty and comfortable car, light and powerful with very good handling. The vehicle is very comfortable and pleasant; I tried it — it's the one I recommend. It's reasonably priced depending on the engine.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
Price
71,600 - 125,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
453 - 611 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
2,440 - 2,615 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
-
Length
4,863 - 4,879 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,940 mm
Height
-
Height
1,672 - 1,685 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,675 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
505 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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