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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • only slightly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,766 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Wagon with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 C Class Wagon offers only slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers visibly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

C Class 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is visibly lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries barely more – 569 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly superior overall 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 £25,800
Leon SP Sportstourer

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
25,800 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
4,642 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
1,437 - 1,456 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

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

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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