CUPRA Terramar vs Mercedes C-Class Sedan – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Terramar has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36900 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Sedan costs 41200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4292 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Terramar manages with 0.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Sedan with 1.60 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the CUPRA Terramar performs minimal better – achieving up to 120 km, about 3 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Sedan.

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 C-Class Sedan has a significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 408 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the CUPRA Terramar takes 5.90 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs somewhat better – reaching 280 km/h, while the CUPRA Terramar tops out at 243 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the CUPRA Terramar is barely noticeable lighter – 1638 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 57 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Terramar offers slightly more room – 540 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Sedan hardly perceptible takes the win – 570 kg compared to 542 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Our conclusion: The CUPRA Terramar proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, CUPRA Terramar is the better all-rounder in this comparison.