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Cupra Leon e-Hybrid vs Mercedes CLA 180 Limousine: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile, how you charge and the share of the trip driven on electricity or fuel.

compact · 2020 vs 2025 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ACupra Leon e-Hybrid

835 €per year

15,5 kWh/100 km weighted · 5.57 € per 100 km · 1 046 L per year

Gap1,002 € per yearin favour of the Leon e-Hybrid (−55 %)≈ 462 L petrol 95
BMercedes CLA 180 Limousine

1,837 €per year

5,6 L/100 km weighted · 12.25 € per 100 km · 846 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · LeonBB · CLAGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway835 €2,052 €1,217 € · Leon
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway835 €1,837 €1,002 € · Leon
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway835 €1,670 €835 € · Leon

Cumulative saving for the Leon e-Hybrid

1 year
1,002 €
3 years
3,006 €
5 years
5,009 €
10 years
10,019 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
14.9 kWh/100 km · 5.4 L/100 km
Powertrain
Plug-in hybrid · Mild hybrid 48 V
Power
241 ch · 156 ch
Kerb weight
1,630 kg · 1,695 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Cupra Leon e-Hybrid is about 55% cheaper than the Mercedes CLA 180 Limousine with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Cupra Leon e-Hybrid is 67 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Cupra Leon e-Hybrid is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Specs
Leon
· CLA