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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,412 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes E-Class Estate with 1.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers moderately more range – reaching up to 131 km, about 22 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

Leon SP Sportstourer

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 516 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers only slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries slightly more – 645 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
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The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class Estate have?

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

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