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CUPRA Leon vs Mercedes EQV comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (31,800 £ vs 50,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Mercedes EQV?

CUPRA Leon vs Mercedes EQV: Key differences

CUPRA Leon

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter

Mercedes EQV

  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 31,800 £ , while the Mercedes EQV costs 50,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,990 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQV offers clearly more range – reaching up to 364 km, about 233 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

EQV

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Mercedes EQV takes 10.3 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the CUPRA Leon is noticeably faster – reaching 229 km/h, while the Mercedes EQV tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 89 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon delivers moderately more torque with 420 Nm compared to 365 Nm. That’s about 55 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: Mercedes EQV offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Leon is substantially lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,666 kg. The difference is around 1,295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQV offers significantly more boot space – 1,410 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 1,030 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQV offers significantly more capacity – up to 5,010 L, about 3,709 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQV carries considerably more – 834 kg compared to 493 kg. That’s a difference of about 341 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQV 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.

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EQV

Mercedes EQV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 27.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 244 - 364 km
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Mercedes EQV

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,800 - 50,900 £
Price
50,700 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 27.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
244 - 364 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
28 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,708 kg
Curb weight
2,666 - 2,863 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
1,030 - 1,410 L
Length
4,398 - 4,399 mm
Length
5,140 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,444 - 1,467 mm
Height
1,920 - 1,923 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,191 - 1,301 L
Max trunk capacity
4,630 - 5,010 L
Payload
432 - 493 kg
Payload
637 - 834 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 325 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.3 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
215 - 229 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
365 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 239 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
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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